Glutathione in the nervous system
By: edited by Christopher A. Shaw.
Contributors: Shaw, Christopher A.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Washington, DC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 389
Subjects: Glutathione -- Physiological effect.; Glutathione -- Pathophysiology.; Neurochemistry.; Glutathione -- metabolism.; Nervous System -- metabolism.
Description: This new resource captures the excitement of a new field in neuroscience, describing the history and chemistry of glutathione in relation to antioxidant defenses and oxidative stress. This book provides an overview of the glutathione molecule and its various roles and makes far-reaching predictions about the potential role of glutathione in the nervous system.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.