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PubChem Substance

Name:	Phytochelatins
PubChem Substance ID:	3804364
Description:	Poly-glutathione peptides composed of (Glu-Cys)n-Gly where n is two to seven. They are biosynthesized by glutathione gamma-glutamylcysteinyltransferase and are found in many PLANTS; YEASTS; and algae. They sequester HEAVY METALS.
Synonyms:	98726-08-0; Phytochelatin