| glutathione |
The most abundant thiol-reducing agent in cells. GSH is a tripeptide that consists of glutamate, cysteine and glycine.
Ãâó: www.nature.com/focus/neurodegen/glossary/
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| glutathione peroxidase |
An enzyme found in the cytoplasm and mitochondria, which acts in concert with GSH to reduce H 2 O 2 to H 2 O. During this process, GSH is oxidized to produce GSSG.
Ãâó: www.nature.com/focus/neurodegen/glossary/
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| glutathione reductase |
An NADPH-dependent enzyme that reduces oxidized glutathione (GSSG) to GSH.
Ãâó: www.nature.com/focus/neurodegen/glossary/
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| glucagon |
A hormone made in the pancreas that raises blood sugar levels. It can be given by injection to treat severe hypoglycemia.
Ãâó: www.ehealthmd.com/library/diabetesinchildren/DCH_g...
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| glucocorticoid |
Hormones produced by the adrenal gland which regulate protein, carbohydrate and fat metabolism, and are important to almost every function of cells and organs. They also stabilize cell membranes which is an important part of their function in treating allergic reactions. Also called glucocorticosteroids.
Ãâó: www.peteducation.com/dict_alpha_listing.cfm
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