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GO: Biological Process

mycothiol-dependent detoxification

Term ID
GO:0010127
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.
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