Glutathione is a natural tripeptide that can be synthesized in human cells

and its main physiological functions include antioxidation

detoxification

antitumor

immunity enhancement

and aging delay.Studies have shown that glutathione has inhibitory effects on various viruses and that glutathione transporter protein can mediate the transfer process of viruses and thus affect their functions.However

the specific mechanism of glutathione action is still unclear and needs further investigation.Therefore

this paper presents a review on studies concerning the inhibitory effect of glutathione on viral activity

glutathione protein

and its interaction with small molecules in vivo

to provide a reference for future research on the mechanism of glutathione action.