Role of Cellular Glutathione in Selenite Cytotoxicity (1991)

Title:

Role of Cellular Glutathione in Selenite Cytotoxicity

Key words:

glutathione, selenium

Research Institution:

Rutgers University

Location:

New Jersey

Researcher:

Gerald D Frenkel

Project Description:

Dr. Frenkel investigated whether glutathione, a natural compound composed of amino acids, might increase the ability of dietary selenium to inhibit tumor cell growth. Cancer cells from the lung, breast, and colon were studied.

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