The interaction of glutathione and thymoquinone and their antioxidant properties
Ferah Armutcu 1 * , Sumeyya Akyol 2, Omer Akyol 3
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1 Professor of Medical Biochemistry, Private Esencan Hospital Esenyurt, Istanbul, Turkey2 Associate Professor of Medical Biochemistry, 225 Fluor Daniel Dr., Houston, TX 77479, USA3 Professor of Medical Biochemistry, 225 Fluor Daniel Dr., Houston, TX 77479, USA* Corresponding Author

Abstract

Protein S-glutathionylation has been regarded as one of the main mechanisms that control cell signaling and metabolic regulation. Several diseases including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases and many types of cancer have been certainly found to be related with S-glutathionylation. It can be regarded as a promising area for therapeutic and diagnostic approaches in many diseases. In this mini review, we aimed to summarize and compare the interaction of glutathione (GSH) and thymoquinone (TQ), and elucidate the possible synergistic mechanisms of antioxidant and other beneficial effects.

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Article Type: Review Article

ELECTRON J GEN MED, 2018, Volume 15, Issue 4, Article No: em59

https://doi.org/10.29333/ejgm/89493

Publication date: 15 Apr 2018

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