Glutathione thiolesterase

The enzyme glutathione thiolesterase (EC 3.1.2.7) catalyzes the reaction


 * S-acylglutathione + H2O $$\rightleftharpoons$$ glutathione + a carboxylate

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on thioester bonds. The systematic name is S-acylglutathione hydrolase. It is also called citryl-glutathione thioesterhydrolase.