glutathione assay protocol Total Total Glutathione (GSSG/GSH) Assay Kit

GSH itself migrated efficiently to the upper part of the plate, whereas Hg significantly suppressed the migration of GSH on the TLC plate ( Figure 7A )

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Results of the study showed that patients in the active group had signicantly higher SOD and GSH reductase (GRed) activities, suggesting that the erythrocytes redox status had been corrected

This means weak binders of mercury allow it to move to new parts of the body and cause new damage