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Die Glutathionperoxidase: Enzymologie und biologische Aspekte

Glutathione peroxidase: Enzymology and biological aspects

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The literature on glutathione peroxidase (glutathione: H2O2 oxidoreductase, EC 1.11.1.9) is reviewed.

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Die Literatur zur Glutathionperoxidase (Glutathion: H2O2-Oxidoreduktase, EC 1.11.1.9) wird diskutiert.

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