The enzyme S-formylglutathione hydrolase (EC 3.1.2.12) catalyzes the reaction
- S-formylglutathione + H2O glutathione + formate
This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on thioester bonds. The systematic name is S-formylglutathione hydrolase. It participates in Methane Metabolism.
References
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