Why is glutathione (a tripeptide) synthesized by specific enzymes while TSH releasing hormone (TRH or thyroliberin), also a tripeptide, is produced as part of a prohormone protein?

IUBMB Life. 2003 Sep;55(9):553-4. doi: 10.1080/15216540310001623064.
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MeSH terms

  • Glutathione / biosynthesis*
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone / biosynthesis*

Substances

  • Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone
  • Glutathione