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The glutathione reductase GSR-1 determines stress tolerance and longevity in Caenorhabditis elegans.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Lüersen Kai, Stegehake Dirk, Daniel Jens, Drescher Mike, Ajonina Irene, Ajonina Caroline, Hertel Patrick, Woltersdorf Christian, Liebau Eva
Abstract excerpt
Glutathione (GSH) and GSH-dependent enzymes play a key role in cellular detoxification processes that enable organism to cope with various internal and environmental stressors. However, it is often not clear, which components of the complex GSH-metabolism are required for tolerance towards a certain stressor. To address this question, a small scale RNAi-screen was carried out in Caenorhabditis elegans where...
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