BioCyc:GLYOXI-RXN
This reaction is part of one path for the degradation ofmethylglyoxal.
METHYL-GLYOXAL + GLUTATHIONE --> S-LACTOYL-GLUTATHIONE
(R)-S-Lactoylglutathione[C13H21N3O8S] = Methylglyoxal[C3H4O2] + Glutathione[C10H17N3O6S]
DB Links
- BioCyc: GLYOXI-RXN
- EC Number: 4.4.1.5
Alias
- [KEGG:R02530] (R)-S-lactoylglutathione methylglyoxal-lyase (isomerizing)
- [BioCyc:GLYOXI-RXN] METHYL-GLYOXAL + GLUTATHIONE --> S-LACTOYL-GLUTATHIONE
Metabolites
Substrates
| metabolite | compartment | Structure |
|---|---|---|
| (R)-S-Lactoylglutathione Formula: C13H21N3O8S |
Cytoplasm |
Products
| metabolite | compartment | Structure |
|---|---|---|
| Methylglyoxal Formula: C3H4O2 |
Cytoplasm | |
| Glutathione Formula: C10H17N3O6S |
Cytoplasm |