Catalase and dehydroascorbate reductase in human polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMN): possible functional relationship. |
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Authors: | L Stankova R Bigley S R Wyss H Aebi |
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Abstract: | In leukocytes (PMN) of individuals with Swiss type acatalasemia, the rate of dehydroascorbate reduction is 4 times normal. This observation suggests that the protective function served by catalase in human PMN is supported by dehydroascorbate reductase. |
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