Recombinant Human ESD protein (His tag N-Terminus)

Supplementary information

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Biological function summary

ESD contributes to maintaining cellular homeostasis through its role in detoxification and response to oxidative stress. It interacts with the degradation of S-formylglutathione a byproduct formed during alcohol metabolism. ESD is not typically associated with a larger protein complex but its enzymatic function is important for cellular health and efficient elimination of toxic metabolites protecting cells from damage and supporting metabolic pathways.

Pathways

ESD's enzymatic activity is integrated into the glutathione metabolism and alcohol metabolism pathways. Here ESD acts alongside enzymes like glutathione S-transferase to convert harmful aldehydes into less toxic forms aiding in cellular resilience. The protein helps modulate oxidative stress responses cooperating indirectly with other detoxification proteins within these pathways to maintain optimal cellular function.