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Glutathione and the response of malignant cells to chemotherapy

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Pamela Kearns, Dr Andrew Hall

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Abstract

In the past, the role of glutathione (GSH) in the production of drug resistance was assumed to be limited to electrophilic agents such as the bifunctional alkylating agents and cisplatin. Recently, however, evidence has emerged that links GSH homeostasis with regulation of the multidrug-resistance-related protein and the control of apoptotic cell death. These findings open up new avenues for the discovery of drugs that augment anticancer agents already in use or that have cytotoxic potential in their own right.

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Author(s): Kearns PR, Hall AG

Publication type: Review

Publication status: Published

Journal: Drug Discovery Today

Year: 1998

Volume: 3

Issue: 3

Pages: 113-121

Print publication date: 01/03/1998

ISSN (print): 1359-6446

ISSN (electronic): 1878-5832

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1359-6446(97)01156-2

DOI: 10.1016/S1359-6446(97)01156-2

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