Glutathione is an essential metabolite required for resistance to oxidative stress in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

doi:10.1007/BF02426954

Back to search

Article

Glutathione is an essential metabolite required for resistance to oxidative stress in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

Current genetics - 1 May 1996

Grant C M, MacIver F H, Dawes I W

Abstract excerpt

Glutathione (GSH) is an abundant cellular thiol which has been implicated in numerous cellular processes and in protection against stress caused by xenobiotics, carcinogens and radiation. Our experiments address the requirement for GSH in yeast, and its role in protection against oxidative stress...

Topics

Culture Media
Cysteine
Dithiothreitol
Glutathione
Mercaptoethanol
Mutation
Oxidative Stress
Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Community interpretation

Discuss the evidence

Ask a question, add context or challenge an interpretation. Community activity is separate from scientific evidence strength.

discussions

replies

Citations encouraged

Claims remain attributable.

No discussion yet

Be the first to add a careful, cited interpretation.