Term Name:	glutamate-cysteine ligase activity
Synonyms:	gamma-glutamyl-L-cysteine synthetase activity, gamma-glutamylcysteine synthetase activity, gamma-glutamylcysteinyl synthetase activity, L-glutamate:L-cysteine gamma-ligase (ADP-forming) activity
Definition:	Catalysis of the reaction: L-cysteine + L-glutamate + ATP = L-gamma-glutamyl-L-cysteine + ADP + 2 H+ + phosphate.
Ontology:	GO: Molecular Function [GO:0004357]    QuickGO    AmiGO