Open AccessFunctional genetic variants of glutathione S-transferase protect against serum ascorbic acid deficiency
Author(s) -
Leah E. Cahill,
Bénédicte FontaineBisson,
Ahmed ElSohemy
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
american journal of clinical nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.608
H-Index - 336
eISSN - 1938-3207
pISSN - 0002-9165
DOI - 10.3945/ajcn.2009.28327
Subject(s) - ascorbic acid , glutathione , glutathione transferase , ascorbic acid deficiency , biochemistry , chemistry , genetics , biology , enzyme , food science
Glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) are detoxifying enzymes that contribute to the glutathione-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) antioxidant cycle.
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