The effect of ultra-violet, radium and X-ray radiation on glutathione in pure solution

GLUTATHIONE has recently been shown to influence the activity of many enzyme systems In view of the retarding action of radium and X-rays on cancerous growth and of the lethal effect of ultra-violet radiation of shorter wave-length than 2900 A., the question arises as to the effect of these rays on the glutathione molecule. Accordingly the effect of such radiation on pure glutathione in aqueous or buffered solution has been investigated with regard to the fate of the sulphur in the molecule.