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Human glutathione S-transferases

R Whalen1, T D Boyer

  • 1Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, USA.

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|January 6, 1999
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Human glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) are key detoxification enzymes. Their genetic variations influence cancer susceptibility, highlighting their protective role against toxic substances.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Toxicology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Human glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) are crucial soluble enzymes involved in detoxification.
  • GSTs catalyze conjugation and reduction reactions, facilitating the excretion of toxic electrophiles and carcinogens.
  • Understanding GST function is vital for comprehending cellular defense mechanisms against toxins.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the functional diversity and enzymatic mechanisms of human GSTs.
  • To explore the regulation of human GST gene expression and its differences from rodents.
  • To examine the implications of human GST polymorphisms in cancer susceptibility.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on GST cloning and structural determination.

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  • Analysis of studies on GST gene expression regulation, including inducers like reactive oxygen species.
  • Examination of research linking GST polymorphisms to cancer risk and environmental factors.

    • Main Results:

    • Human GSTs exhibit functional diversity, utilizing reduced glutathione (GSH) for detoxification.
    • Structural data provide insights into the enzymatic mechanisms of GSTs.
    • Human GST gene regulation differs from rodents, and common polymorphisms are associated with increased cancer risk, especially with co-factors like smoking.

    Conclusions:

    • Human GSTs play a significant role in protecting cells from electrophilic injury.
    • Genetic variations in GSTs can modify an individual's susceptibility to diseases like cancer.
    • Further research is ongoing to fully elucidate the protective roles of GSTs.