The glutathione transferases (EC 2.5. 1.18) are known as enzymes that catalyze the
nucleophilic attack of the sulfur atom of glutathione on electrophilic groups in a second …

The isoenzymes of glutathione transferase Page 367 THE ISOENZYMES OF
GLUTATHIONE TRANSFERASE By BENGT MANNERVIK, Department of Biochemistry …

The mercapturic acid pathway is a major route for the biotransformation of xenobiotic and
endobiotic electrophilic compounds and their metabolites. Mercapturic acids (N-acetyl-l …

There can be few elements with a biochemistry as coherent as that of sulfur. This important
element is crucial to myriad aspects of metabo lism, catalysis, and structure. The plurality of …

Ellagic acid (EA), a naturally occurring plant polyphenol possesses broad chemoprotective
properties. Dietary EA has been shown to reduce the incidence of N-2-fluorenyl acetamide …

The steady-state kinetics of the dimeric glutathione transferases deviate from Michaelis-
Menten kinetics, but have hyperbolic binding isotherms for substrates and products of the …

The toxicology and biomedical aspects and applications of organotin compounds are
discussed. Factors affecting toxicity are considered first and then the mechanisms of toxicity …

Tributyltin (TBT) has been used as a heat stabilizer, agricultural pesticide and antifouling
agents on ships, boats and fish-farming nets; however, the neurotoxicity of TBT has recently …

Differentiation of HL‐60 cells by dimethylsulfoxide induces 5‐lipoxygenase protein
expression, but only low cellular 5‐lipoxygenase activity. Similarly, B‐lymphocytes express 5 …

Seven major isoenzymes of glutahione transferase with isoelectric points ranging from pH
6.9 to 10 were isolated from rat liver cytosol. The purification procedure included affinity …