• DOI:10.1002/CBF.1149
Corpus ID: 26950450

The role of glutathione in cancer

@article{Balendiran2004TheRO,
  title={The role of glutathione in cancer},
  author={G. K. Balendiran and R. Dabur and D. Fraser},
  journal={Cell Biochemistry and Function},
  year={2004},
  volume={22}
}

G. K. Balendiran, R. Dabur, D. Fraser

Published 2004

Biology, Medicine

Cell Biochemistry and Function

Glutathione is an abundant natural tripeptide found within almost all cells. Glutathione is highly reactive and is often found conjugated to other molecules via its sulfhydryl moiety. It instils several vital roles within a cell including antioxidation, maintenance of the redox state, modulation of the immune response and detoxification of xenobiotics. With respect to cancer, glutathione metabolism is able to play both protective and pathogenic roles. It is crucial in the removal and… CONTINUE READING

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