Studies examine the peptide's effects on endothelial cell function, including transcription factors c-Fos, c-Jun, and early growth response gene-1 (EGR-1)
Planta 225:12771285 Gasic K, Korban SS (2007b) Transgenic Indian mustard ( Brassica juncea ) plants expressing an Arabidopsis phytochelatin synthase ( AtPCS1 ) exhibit enhanced As and Cd tolerance
Enhancing GSH, mainly through NAC, GSH precursors or pro-GSH compound administration, becomes a potential treatment option for SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 disease by reducing oxidative stress and cytokine expression especially in diabetic patients at risk of more severe disease (Singh et al., 2022)
It actively binds to and neutralizes highly reactive and damaging oxidant species, including nitrogen dioxide and hypohalous acids, providing an immediate and critical buffer against widespread tissue damage