Glutathione : chemical, biochemical, and medical aspects

Abstract

PART A: History of the Pyridine Nucleotides Nomenclature Evolution of Pyridine Nucleotide: Relationship Between Biosynthesis and Evolution Crystal Structure, Coenzyme Conformations, and Protein Interactions Optical Spectroscopy of Pyridine Nucleotides Excited States of Pyridine Nucleotide Coenzymes: Fluorescence and Phosphorescence Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy of Pyridine Nucleotides Mass Spectrometry of Pyridine Nucleotides Mechanism of Action of the Pyridine Nucleotides Chemical Stability and Reactivity of Pyridine Nucleotide Coenzymes Stereochemistry of Fatty Acid Biosynthesis and Metabolism Kinetics of Pyridine Nucleotide- Utilizing Enzymes Preparation and Properties of NAD and NADP Analog Model Studies and Biological Activity of Analogs Spin- Labeled Pyridine Nucleotide Derivatives Index. PART B: Pharmacological Aspects of Glutathione in Drug Metabolism Relationships Between Glutathione and Chemically Induced Lipid Peroxidation Hereditary Disorders Related to Glutathione Deficiency Influence of Glutathione on Membranes Metabolism of Thiosulfate and Thiosulfate Esters Glutathione in Ocular Tissues Estrogens and Glutathione Nutritional Aspects of Glutathione Metabolism and Function Author Index Subject Index.