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Cysteine, Glutathione, and Thiol Redox Balance in Astrocytes.

Authors :
McBean, Gethin J.
Source :
Antioxidants; 2017, Vol. 6 Issue 3, p62, 13p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

This review discusses the current understanding of cysteine and glutathione redox balance in astrocytes. Particular emphasis is placed on the impact of oxidative stress and astrocyte activation on pathways that provide cysteine as a precursor for glutathione. The effect of the disruption of thiol-containing amino acid metabolism on the antioxidant capacity of astrocytes is also discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20763921
Volume :
6
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Antioxidants
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
125300187
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox6030062