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The activity of glutathione peroxidase decreases and that of catalase does not change during erythrocyte aging, as judged from a comparison of bovine red cell fractions separated by density.
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We are indebted to Prof. W. Leyko for many stimulating discussions.
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Bartosz, G., Bartkowiak, A. Aging of the erythrocyte. II. Activities of peroxide-detoxifying enzymes. Experientia 37, 722–723 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01967944
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