Glutathione I. The methyl phenyldiazenecarboxylate (azoester) procedure for intracellular oxidation

Nechama S. Kosower*, Keum Ryul Song, Edward M. Kosower

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Abstract

1. 1. An effective new reagent, methyl phenyldiazenecarboxylate ("azoester", C6H5N = NCOOCH3) for the intracellular oxidation of GSH to GSSG is described. 2. 2. Using human erythrocytes as the test system, the reaction of azoester with GSH is shown to be rapid (complete within 1-2 min under the usual conditions), independent of O2, approximately stoichiometric and effective even at 1°. 3. 3. The rate and extent of GSH regeneration within the cell can easily be followed after intracellular oxidation with azoester. 4. 4. Azoester is a convenient reagent available for the intracellular oxidation of GSH to GSSG under conditions in which regeneration of GSH is required.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-7
Number of pages7
JournalBiochimica et Biophysica Acta - General Subjects
Volume192
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 7 Oct 1969
Externally publishedYes

Funding

FundersFunder number
National Science Foundation
National Institutes of Health
Army Research Office

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