title: Role of Glutathione-S-transferases in neurological problems.
abstract: Role of Glutathione-S-transferases (GSTs) has been well explored in the cellular detoxification process, regulation of redox homeostasis and S-glutothionylation of target proteins like JNK, ASK1 etc. However, altered levels or functions of this enzyme or their subtypes have emerged in the development of several pathologies diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, cancer and related conditions. Oxidative stress is one of the possible pathological events that contributes significantly to activation of degenerating cascades inside neuronal cells. The central nervous system is highly sensitive to oxidative stress because of low levels or capacities of antioxidant enzymes. The brain is highly metabolic in nature making it susceptible to oxidative stress. Areas covered: The present review provides a comprehensive overview of the multiple connections of GSTs within diverse neurological diseases including cancer. Furthermore, the authors have made significant efforts to discuss the regulation of different GST isoforms that have been associated with various pathological processes such as glioblastoma, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, stroke and epilepsy. Expert opinion: Though GSTs have been one of the key areas of scientific research over the last few decades, much remains to be elucidated about their physiological functions as well as pathological involvement of GSTs and their polymorphic variants.
authors: a Neuropharmacology Division, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UGC Centre of Advanced Studies (UGC-CAS) , Panjab University , Chandigarh , India.
authors: Anil
authors: A
authors: Kumar
authors: a Neuropharmacology Division, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UGC Centre of Advanced Studies (UGC-CAS) , Panjab University , Chandigarh , India.
authors: Dinesh K
authors: DK
authors: Dhull
authors: a Neuropharmacology Division, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UGC Centre of Advanced Studies (UGC-CAS) , Panjab University , Chandigarh , India.
authors: Varun
authors: V
authors: Gupta
authors: a Neuropharmacology Division, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UGC Centre of Advanced Studies (UGC-CAS) , Panjab University , Chandigarh , India.
authors: Priyanka
authors: P
authors: Channana
authors: a Neuropharmacology Division, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UGC Centre of Advanced Studies (UGC-CAS) , Panjab University , Chandigarh , India.
authors: Arti
authors: A
authors: Singh
authors: a Neuropharmacology Division, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UGC Centre of Advanced Studies (UGC-CAS) , Panjab University , Chandigarh , India.
authors: Manveen
authors: M
authors: Bhardwaj
authors: b Pharmacology Division, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences , Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology , Hisar , India.
authors: Poonam
authors: P
authors: Ruhal
authors: a Neuropharmacology Division, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UGC Centre of Advanced Studies (UGC-CAS) , Panjab University , Chandigarh , India.
authors: Ruchika
authors: R
authors: Mittal
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000975:Antioxidants / Q000378:metabolism; D001921:Brain / Q000201:enzymology / Q000473:pathology; D005982:Glutathione Transferase / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D007527:Isoenzymes; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000201:enzymology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009423:Nervous System Neoplasms / Q000201:enzymology / Q000473:pathology; D018384:Oxidative Stress / Q000502:physiology*; D010330:Patents as Topic
chemical_list: D000975:Antioxidants; D007527:Isoenzymes; D005982:Glutathione Transferase
keywords: GST; neurological disease; oxidative stress; polymorphism