Abstract
Glutathione reductase (EC 1.6.4.2) activity is present in spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) chloroplasts. The pH dependence and substrate concentration for half-maximal rate are reported and a possible role in chloroplasts is proposed.
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SpinaciaChloroplastGlutathione reductaseSpinachReductaseGlutathioneBiochemistryChemistrySubstrate (aquarium)BotanyEnzymeBiologyGeneEcologyGlutathione peroxidase
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- 1977
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- 59
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- 5
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- 1011-1012
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- 667
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M. Schaedle
(1977).
Chloroplast Glutathione Reductase.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
, 59
(5)
, 1011-1012.
https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.59.5.1011
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- DOI
- 10.1104/pp.59.5.1011