GCLM
Pathway
Sulfur metabolism; glutathione biosynthesis; glutathione from L-cysteine and L-glutamate: step 1/2.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the aldo/keto reductase family. Glutamate--cysteine ligase light chain subfamily.
Tissue Specificity
In all tissues examined. Highest levels in skeletal muscle.
Alternative names
GLCLR, GCLM, Glutamate--cysteine ligase regulatory subunit, GCS light chain, Gamma-ECS regulatory subunit, Gamma-glutamylcysteine synthetase regulatory subunit, Glutamate--cysteine ligase modifier subunit