glutamate-cysteine ligase activity [GO_0004357]

Catalysis of the reaction: L-cysteine + L-glutamate + ATP = L-gamma-glutamyl-L-cysteine + ADP + 2 H+ + phosphate.
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glutamate-cysteine ligase activity

ID: GO_0004357

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Catalysis of the reaction: L-cysteine + L-glutamate + ATP = L-gamma-glutamyl-L-cysteine + ADP + 2 H+ + phosphate.

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Synonym Scope Reference
gamma-glutamyl-L-cysteine synthetase activity related synonym 6.3.2.2
L-glutamate:L-cysteine gamma-ligase (ADP-forming) activity related synonym 6.3.2.2
gamma-glutamylcysteinyl synthetase activity related synonym 6.3.2.2
gamma-glutamylcysteine synthetase activity related synonym 6.3.2.2

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