Reaction 21128

Reaction Details
Reaction: Thumb
(R)-S-lactoylglutathione = methylglyoxal + glutathione
Enzymes:
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PseudoCyc Reaction ID:GLYOXI-RXN
References:
  • Ekwall K, Mannervik B (1973). "The stereochemical configuration of the lactoyl group of S-lactoylglutathionine formed by the action of glyoxalase I from porcine erythrocytes and yeast." Biochim Biophys Acta 297(2);297-9. PMID: 4574550
  • RACKER E (1951). "The mechanism of action of glyoxalase." J Biol Chem 190(2);685-96. PMID: 14841219