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Impact  of  glutathione  against  copper  poisoning   with  special  reference  to  liver  through   enzymological    parameters have been studied in rats. Intake of copper significantly inhibited the  activities  of  phosphatases,  dehydrogenases, cholinesterase and lipase, however,  alkaline  phosphatase  activity  increased  insignificantly.  Reversal  of  key  enzymes activity after supplementation of  glutathione  to  copper  fed  rats  reflects  a  repair  in  membranes. Other pharmacotoxicological aspects of glutathione are also discussed.

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Glutathione copper liver enzymes rats

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Kumar, A., Kumar, A., & Sharma, P. (2006). Role of glutathione in modifying hepatotoxicity induced by copper in rats. Environment Conservation Journal, 7(3), 95–98. https://doi.org/10.36953/ECJ.2006.070315

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