Gene Review:
Gclc - Glutamate-cysteine ligase catalytic subunit
Drosophila melanogaster
Synonyms:
2259, CG2259, DmGCLC, DmGCS, DmGCSh, ...
- Drosophila melanogaster glutamate-cysteine ligase activity is regulated by a modifier subunit with a mechanism of action similar to that of the mammalian form. Fraser, J.A., Saunders, R.D., McLellan, L.I. J. Biol. Chem. (2002)
- Overexpression of glutamate-cysteine ligase extends life span in Drosophila melanogaster. Orr, W.C., Radyuk, S.N., Prabhudesai, L., Toroser, D., Benes, J.J., Luchak, J.M., Mockett, R.J., Rebrin, I., Hubbard, J.G., Sohal, R.S. J. Biol. Chem. (2005)
- The modifier subunit of Drosophila glutamate-cysteine ligase regulates catalytic activity by covalent and noncovalent interactions and influences glutathione homeostasis in vivo. Fraser, J.A., Kansagra, P., Kotecki, C., Saunders, R.D., McLellan, L.I. J. Biol. Chem. (2003)