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Cysteine to glutathione conversion

Hepatocytes are the exclusive site of glutathione synthesis. Hepatic levels of glutathione are high (5 to 10 mmol/L) and can be increased by enhancing the supply of cysteine for glutathione synthesis;

Ref:
BOOK CHAPTER Liver Disease Caused by Drugs Shivakumar Chitturi, Narci C. Teoh and Geoffrey C. Farrell Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease, 88, 1367-1398.e8

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Added on May 18, 2022 by Barbara Van De Keer
Edited on Sep 24, 2022 by Barbara Van De Keer

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