| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10800426 | Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects | 2013 | 17 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Biosynthesis of glutathione appears to have evolved several times in prokaryotes. ⺠Mycothiol is found in Actinobacteria and has functions similar to glutathione. ⺠Bacillithiol, a new thiol found in Firmicutes, has received only limited study. ⺠Ergothioneine and coenzyme A may have protective roles in some prokaryotes. ⺠The biochemistry of small thiols is largely unexplored in many prokaryotes.
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Authors
Robert C. Fahey,