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GST26_SCHJA

Function

Conjugation of reduced glutathione to a wide number of exogenous and endogenous hydrophobic electrophiles.

GST isoenzymes appear to play a central role in the parasite detoxification system. Other functions are also suspected including a role in increasing the solubility of haematin in the parasite gut.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the GST superfamily. Mu family.

Alternative names

  • Glutathione S-transferase class-mu 26 kDa isozyme
  • GST 26
  • Sj26 antigen
  • SjGST

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Oncology

Other research areas

  • Immuno-oncology

Molecular weight

25499Da