After its synthesis, GSH is delivered to some intracellular compartments, including mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, nucleus, and to the extracellular space (e.g., blood plasma and bile) for utilization by other cells and tissues ( In contrast to GSH synthesis, which occurs intracellularly, GSH degradation occurs exclusively in the extracellular space, and in particular, on the surface of cells that express the enzyme -glutamyl transpeptidase (also called -glutamyl transferase, GGT
Hayakawa T, Katagiri K, Hoshino M, Nakai T, Ohiwa T, Kumai T, Miyaji M, Takeuchi T, Corasanti J, Boyer J
Sci Adv 7:2(10):e1601087
Critical components such as red blood cells and immune cells are separated from the plasma and returned to the body for healthy functioning