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  • Title: Stimulation of microsomal spironolactone metabolism by reduced glutathione.
    Author: Colby HD, LaCagnin LB, Los LE.
    Journal: Pharmacology; 1996 Jan; 52(1):30-4. PubMed ID: 8966200.
    Abstract:
    The first step in the conversion of spironolactone (SP) to its biologically active metabolites is deacetylation to 7 alpha-thiospirolactone (7 alpha-thio-SL). Studies were done to evaluate the effects of reduced glutathione (GSH) on SP deacetylation by adrenal microsomal preparations. In the absence of GSH, adrenal microsomes catalyzed the conversion of SP to 7 alpha-thio-SL at low rates. Addition of GSH to the incubation medium caused a concentration-dependent stimulation of SP deacetylation. At a concentration of 10 mM, GSH caused a 4- to 5-fold increase in the rate of 7 alpha-thio-SL production. The results suggest that GSH may have an important role in the overall disposition of SP, including the formation of active metabolites.
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