trypanothione metabolic process

Term ID

GO:0046206

Synonyms

• trypanothione metabolism

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways involving trypanothione (N1,N6,-bis(glutathionyl)spermidine), an essential redox intermediate in intracellular thiol redox regulation which also plays a role in protecting against oxidative stress.

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO