The effect of o-salicylate upon pentose phosphate pathway activity in normal and G6PD-deficient red cells.

TitleThe effect of o-salicylate upon pentose phosphate pathway activity in normal and G6PD-deficient red cells.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1975
AuthorsWorathumrong N, Grimes AJ
JournalBr J Haematol
Volume30
Issue2
Pagination225-31
Date Published1975 Jun
ISSN0007-1048
KeywordsBlood Glucose, Erythrocytes, Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Humans, Hydrogen-Ion Concentration, Methylene Blue, Pentosephosphates, Sodium Salicylate
Abstract

The effect of the major metabolite of aspirin, namely salicylic acid, upon the pentose phosphate pathway (PPP) of normal and G6PD-deficient red cells has been studied. Salicylic acid was shown to inhibit this pathway in proportion to the amount present. At any concentration of this substance there was greater inhibition of the PPP in G6PD-deficient than in normal red cells.

DOI10.1111/j.1365-2141.1975.tb00536.x
Alternate JournalBr J Haematol
PubMed ID35

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