The effects of vitamin A nutritional status on glutathione, glutathione transferase and glutathione peroxidase activities in rat intestine

Experientia. 1987 Apr 15;43(4):394-5. doi: 10.1007/BF01940423.

Abstract

In rat intestine, the glutathione level was increased, glutathione peroxidase activity decreased and glutathione-S-transferase unchanged by vitamin A deficiency.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Glutathione / metabolism*
  • Glutathione Peroxidase / metabolism*
  • Glutathione Transferase / metabolism*
  • Intestinal Mucosa / metabolism*
  • Male
  • Rats
  • Rats, Inbred Strains
  • Vitamin A Deficiency / metabolism*

Substances

  • Glutathione Peroxidase
  • Glutathione Transferase
  • Glutathione