title: Glutathione and its redox system in diabetic polymorphonuclear leukocytes.
abstract: The level of reduced glutathione in diabetic polymorphonuclear leukocytes was found to be significantly decreased compared to normal. Although the activity of glutathione reductase remained unchanged, the activity of glutathione peroxidase was found to be decreased in the diabetic state. Ketosis was not found to additionally aggravate the glutathione system. Polymorphonuclear leukocytes obtained from insulin-treated patients showed significant restoration.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000097:blood*; D005978:Glutathione / Q000097:blood*; D005979:Glutathione Peroxidase / Q000097:blood; D005980:Glutathione Reductase / Q000097:blood; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009504:Neutrophils / Q000201:enzymology / Q000378:metabolism*; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction
chemical_list: D005979:Glutathione Peroxidase; D005980:Glutathione Reductase; D005978:Glutathione