Table 1.
Approximate Concentration (µmol/g Wet weight) of Glutathione and the Most Abundant Amino Acids in the Brain.
| Cat | Rat | Human | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glutamate | 7.90 (9.88) | 11.6 (14.5) | 6.00 (7.50) |
| Taurine | 2.30 (2.88) | 6.60 (8.25) | 0.93 (1.16) |
| Glutamine | 2.80 (3.50) | 4.50 (5.63) | 5.80 (7.25) |
| Aspartate | 1.70 (2.13) | 2.60 (3.25) | 0.96 (1.20) |
| γ-Aminobutyrate | 1.40 (1.75) | 2.30 (2.88) | 0.42 (0.53) |
| Glycine | 0.78 (0.98) | 0.68 (0.85) | 0.40 (0.50) |
| Alanine | 0.48 (0.60) | 0.65 (0.81) | 0.25 (0.31) |
| Serine | 0.48 (0.60) | 0.98 (1.23) | 0.44 (0.55) |
| Glutathione | 0.49 (0.61) | 2.60 (3.25) | 0.20 (0.25) |
Adapted from [1]. Values in parenthesis are concentrations (mM) assuming a water content of 80%.