Glutathione synthetase deficiency
（重定向自Deficiency of glutathione synthetase）
![Glutathione synthetase deficiency has an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance.](/Images/godic/202501/08/Autorecessive.svg4439.png")
Glutathione synthetase deficiency is a rare autosomal recessive metabolic disorder that prevents the production of glutathione. Glutathione helps prevent damage to cells by neutralizing harmful molecules generated during energy production. Glutathione also plays a role in processing medications and cancer-causing compounds (carcinogens), and building DNA, proteins, and other important cellular components.