ROLE OF GLUTATHIONE IN THE ANTIOXIDANT DEFENSE SYSTEM (REVIEW)

Abstract

On the first line of defense against reactive oxygen species in cells of all organisms are low molecular weight compounds such as ascorbic acid, glutathione, tocopherols, carotenoids, etc. Particular attention is attracted, by including tripeptide glutathione, which is contained in cells in milimolyarnyh concentrations, and is localized. in almost all cellular compartments. He participates in many enzymatic and. non-enzymatic antioxidant protection, paths.

Keywords

• glutathione
• lipid peroxidation
• antioxidant protection