trypanothione biosynthetic process
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of trypanothione (N1,N6,-bis(glutathionyl)spermidine) in two steps from glutathione and spermidine via an N1- or N8-glutathionylspermidine intermediate. Trypanothione appears to be an essential redox intermediate in intracellular thiol redox regulation. It also plays a role in protecting against oxidative stress.
GO:0046206
trypanothione metabolic process
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GO:1901687
glutathione derivative biosynthetic process
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trypanothione anabolism
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trypanothione biosynthesis
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trypanothione formation
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trypanothione synthesis
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