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Modulation of the glyoxalase system in the aging model Podospora anserina: effects on growth and lifespan.
Aging - 1 Dec 2010
Scheckhuber Christian Q, Mack Sandra J, Strobel Ingmar, Ricciardi Filomena, Gispert Suzana, Osiewacz Heinz D
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The eukaryotic glyoxalase system consists of two enzymatic components, glyoxalase I (lactoylglutathione lyase) and glyoxalase II (hydroxyacylglutathione hydrolase). These enzymes are dedicated to the removal of toxic α-oxoaldehydes like methylglyoxal (MG). MG is formed as a by-product of glycolys...
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