Figure 5).

Reduction in reduced glutathione (GSH) and oxidized glutathione (GSSG) ratio in taurine-deficient cells. Cardiomyocytes were incubated for 48 h in medium containing or lacking 5 mM beta (β)-alanine. After harvesting the cells, GSH and GSSG glutathione content was determined. The GSH/GSSG ratio was expressed as a percentage of control. Values shown represent the mean ± SEM of three to four cell preparations. *Significant difference between the control and β-alanine-treated cells (P<0.05)