Glutathione

Word GLUTATHIONE
Character 11
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /ˌɡluːtəˈθaɪəʊn/

Definitions and meanings of "Glutathione"

What do we mean by glutathione?

A polypeptide, C10H17N3O6S, of glycine, cysteine, and glutamic acid that occurs widely in plant and animal tissues and is important in biological oxidation-reduction reactions. noun

A tripeptide formed from glutamic acid, cysteine and glycine, that is active in many biological redox reactions noun

A tripeptide formed from glutamic acid, cysteine and glycine, that is active in many biological redox reactions

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The word "glutathione" in example sentences

NAC does this by supplying cysteine, an amino acid which is the rate-limiting constituent in glutathione biosynthesis. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Garlic increases the production of an enzyme known as glutathione peroxidase, which helps detoxify carcinogens. ❋ Unknown (2008)

We also studied a variety of enzymes leading to the elucidation of the structure and the chemical nature of the selenium moiety in glutathione peroxidase (with Ladenstein, Epp). ❋ Unknown (1989)

Telintra has a novel mechanism of action that inhibits an enzyme called glutathione S-transferase P1-1 ❋ Unknown (2010)

I'm not sure); the possible avocado garnish is rich in glutathione, a powerful antioxidant, and they are a great source of potassium, and of course last but not least any meal or dish with loads of veggies helps fight cancers such as colo-rectal cancer ... ❋ Laura (2009)

NAC overcomes both of these problems: it’s relatively non-toxic, and is taken up by cells and de-acetylated to form cysteine, which can then be used in glutathione synthesis. ❋ Unknown (2008)

This genetic difference is found in one of more of the Phase 2 enzymes called glutathione transferases that are present in our liver. ❋ Unknown (2010)

To deal with the anticipated breakage, G6PD leads to a chemical called glutathione that, under the guidance of other repair machinery, sops up the spilled oxygen, limiting the damage as much as possible. ❋ Michael J. Behe (2007)

The body has its own innate ability to counteract free radicals through the production of glutathione, which is one of the most powerful antioxidants. ❋ JOHN LUST (2003)

In 1921 he isolated a substance which he named glutathione, which is, he showed, widely distributed in the cells of plants and animals that are rapidly multiplying. ❋ Unknown (1965)

A certain type of plumage coloring, pheomelanin which is a reddish color requires the use of a chemical called glutathione. ❋ John Timmer (2011)

Telintra has a novel mechanism of action that inhibits an enzyme called glutathione S-transferase P1-1, which leads to activation of Jun kinase, a key regulator of cellular growth and differentiation of blood precursor cells; and induces cancer cell death, or apoptosis, in human leukemia cell lines.

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