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Catalase and dehydroascorbate reductase in human polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMN): possible functional relationship.

L Stankova·R Bigley·S R Wyss·H Aebi
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In leukocytes (PMN) of individuals with Swiss type acatalasemia, the rate of dehydroascorbate reduction is 4 times normal. This observation suggests that the protective function served by catalase in human PMN is supported by dehydroascorbate reductase.

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AcatalasiaCatalaseDehydroascorbic AcidGlutathione PeroxidaseGlutathione ReductaseHeterozygoteHomozygoteHumansNADH, NADPH OxidoreductasesNeutrophilsPhagocytosisSuperoxide DismutaseJournal Article

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L Stankova, R Bigley, S R Wyss, H Aebi. 1979-07-15. Catalase and dehydroascorbate reductase in human polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMN): possible functional relationship.. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01955106

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