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Current Enzyme Inhibition

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ISSN (Print): 1573-4080
ISSN (Online): 1875-6662

Inhibition of Disulfide Reductases as a Therapeutic Strategy

Author(s): Nadeem O. Kaakoush and George L. Mendz

Volume 5, Issue 3, 2009

Page: [117 - 133] Pages: 17

DOI: 10.2174/157340809789071164

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Abstract

Disulfide reductases are involved in many functions in the cell, in particular, maintaining the intracellular redox balance. Many classes of these enzymes exist, and their inhibition has served as an effective therapy against different types of human diseases. The involvement of disulfide reductases in various cellular processes is reviewed, and therapeutic strategies against pathogenic bacteria, parasitic infections, and human diseases based on their inhibition are discussed.

Keywords: Disulfide reductase, thioredoxin, glutathione, inhibition, therapeutic target, pathogen, cancer

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