Microsomal glutathione S-transferase 1 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the MGST1 gene. [5]
The MAPEG family (Membrane-Associated Proteins in Eicosanoid and Glutathione metabolism) consists of six human proteins, two of which are involved in the production of leukotrienes and prostaglandin E, important mediators of inflammation. Other family members, demonstrating glutathione S-transferase and peroxidase activities, are involved in cellular defense against toxic, carcinogenic, and pharmacologically active electrophilic compounds. This gene encodes a protein that catalyzes the conjugation of glutathione to electrophiles and the reduction of lipid hydroperoxides. This protein is localized to the endoplasmic reticulum and outer mitochondrial membrane where it is thought to protect these membranes from oxidative stress. Four transcript variants of this gene encode one protein isoform. [5]
Thromboxane A synthase 1 , also known as TBXAS1, is a cytochrome P450 enzyme that, in humans, is encoded by the TBXAS1 gene.
Leukotriene C4 (LTC4) is a leukotriene. LTC4 has been extensively studied in the context of allergy and asthma. In cells of myeloid origin such as mast cells, its biosynthesis is orchestrated by translocation to the nuclear envelope along with co-localization of cytosolic phospholipase A2 (cPLA2), Arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO), 5-lipoxygenase-activating protein (FLAP) and LTC4 synthase (LTC4S), which couples glutathione to an LTA4 intermediate. The MRP1 transporter then secretes cytosolic LTC4 and cell surface proteases further metabolize it by sequential cleavage of the γ-glutamyl and glycine residues off its glutathione segment, generating the more stable products LTD4 and LTE4. All three leukotrienes then bind at different affinities to two G-protein coupled receptors: CYSLTR1 and CYSLTR2, triggering pulmonary vasoconstriction and bronchoconstriction.
Prostaglandin E synthase is an enzyme involved in eicosanoid and glutathione metabolism, a member of MAPEG family. It generates prostaglandin E (PGE) from prostaglandin H2.
Leukotriene C4 synthase is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the LTC4S gene.
Glutathione S-transferase P is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the GSTP1 gene.
Glutathione S-transferase A1 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the GSTA1 gene.
The enzyme leukotriene-C4 synthase (EC 4.4.1.20) catalyzes the reaction
Glutathione S-transferase A2 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the GSTA2 gene.
Glutathione S-transferase Mu 2 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the GSTM2 gene.
Glutathione peroxidase 2 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the GPX2 gene.
Glutathione S-transferase A4, also known as GSTA4, is an enzyme which in humans is encoded by the GSTA4 gene.
Glutathione S-transferase Mu 4 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the GSTM4 gene.
Glutathione S-transferase omega-1 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the GSTO1 gene.
PGDS protein is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HPGDS gene.
In molecular biology the MAPEG family of proteins are a group of membrane associated proteins with highly divergent functions. Included are the 5-lipoxygenase-activating protein, leukotriene C4 synthase, which catalyzes the production of leukotriene C4 (LTC4) from leukotriene A4 (LTA4), and microsomal glutathione S-transferase II (GST-II), which also produces LTC4 from LTA4.
Beta-1,4 N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 1 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the B4GALNT1 gene.
Microsomal glutathione S-transferase 2 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the MGST2 gene.
Epoxide hydrolase 1 is an enzyme encoded by the EPHX1 gene in humans.
Microsomal prostaglandin E synthase-1 (mPGES-1) or Prostaglandin E synthase is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the PTGES gene.
Microsomal glutathione S-transferase 3 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the MGST3 gene.