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World J Biol Chem. Feb 26, 2017; 8(1): 57-80
Published online Feb 26, 2017. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v8.i1.57
Published online Feb 26, 2017. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v8.i1.57
Figure 6 The equilibrium between the oxidized (TS2) and reduced [T(SH)2] forms of trypanothione.
The reduction process takes place with catalysis of trypanothione reductase and the oxidation process occurs spontaneoulsy by oxidative action of reactive oxygen species (ROS).
- Citation: Sueth-Santiago V, Decote-Ricardo D, Morrot A, Freire-de-Lima CG, Lima MEF. Challenges in the chemotherapy of Chagas disease: Looking for possibilities related to the differences and similarities between the parasite and host. World J Biol Chem 2017; 8(1): 57-80
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8454/full/v8/i1/57.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4331/wjbc.v8.i1.57