Term Name: | mycothiol-dependent detoxification |
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Synonyms: | mycothiol-dependent detoxification of alkylating agent |
Definition: | The chemical reactions using mycothiol to convert an alkylating agent to an S-conjugate of mycothiol. The latter is cleaved to release mercapturic acid which is excreted from the cell. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0010127] QuickGO AmiGO |