Abstract
Human erythrocyte glyoxalase I has been subjected to starch gel electrophoresis, and its isoenzymatic forms have been visualized by a new positive staining procedure. The enzyme exhibits polymorphism and holds promise as a useful new genetic marker.
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Parr, C.W., Bagster, I.A. & Welch, S.G. Human red cell glyoxalase I polymorphism. Biochem Genet 15, 109–113 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00484553
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