Glutathione S-Transferases (GSTs), Biomedical and Veterinary Applications

Authors

  • L. Barros Dr. Vet. MSV. Dr. Univ. Departamento de Patología Clínica de Rumiantes y Suinos. Facultad de Veterinaria. Montevideo, Uruguay.
  • J. P. Braun Dr. Vet., Dr. Sc. Biochimie, Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire de Toulouse. Toulouse, Francia.

Keywords:

Gluthation s-transferases, Enzymes, Liver

Abstract

Applications of the Glutathion S-transferases (GSTs) in human and veterinary medicine are reviewed. The GST liver detoxication system as well as the structure, nomenclature and classification of the enzymes are described. Metabolism and physiological variations of GST are also studied. Finally, biomedical uses, relevance in the diagnosis of liver damage and therapeutics uses of the GSTs are discussed.

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Published

1996-09-01

How to Cite

Barros, L. ., & Braun, J. P. . (1996). Glutathione S-Transferases (GSTs), Biomedical and Veterinary Applications. Veterinaria (Montevideo), 32(131), 11–16. Retrieved from https://revistasmvu.com.uy/index.php/smvu/article/view/556

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 131 (1996): July - September

Section

Review Articles