TG acknowledges the Fondation Hydro-Qubec, Universit du Qubec Montral, FRQNT (Fonds de recherche du Qubec Nature et technologies), and the Groupe de Recherche Ax sur la Structure des Protines (GRASP), funded by the FRQS (Fonds de recherche du Qubec Sant), for scholarships
However, the clinical difference in systemic delivery is significant
Thus, not only the size but also the charge and shape of the glutathionylated substrate are relevant with GS in GSSG being the optimal leaving group in accordance with a 2nd glutathione-interaction site (Fig
These differences occur because of variations in the underlying pathophysiology of AKI
However, using PCCA Glutathione (L) Reduced EP (Pharma Grade) (PCCA # 30-5100 ) topically at a concentration of 20% in a permeation-enhancing base, such as Lipoderm (PCCA # 30-3338 ) or PermE8 Anhydrous Gel (PCCA # 30-5038 ), works faster than oral administration