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ArticleBiomolecules & therapeutics2025

Glutathione's Role in Liver Metabolism and Hangover Symptom Relief: Dysregulation of Protein S-Glutathionylation and Antioxidant Enzymes.

Hwa-Young Lee, Geum-Hwa Lee, Do-Sung Kim, Young Jae Lim, Boram Cho, Hojung Jung, Hyun-Shik Choi, Soonok Sa, Wookyung Chung, Hyewon Lee and 3 more

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Hwa-Young LeeResearch Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju 54907, Republic of Korea.
Geum-Hwa LeeResearch Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju 54907, Republic of Korea.
Do-Sung KimResearch Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju 54907, Republic of Korea.
Young Jae LimNon-Clinical Evaluation Center Biomedical Research Institute, Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju 54907, Republic of Korea.
Boram ChoFood R&D, Samyang Corp., Seongnam 13488, Republic of Korea.
Hojung JungFood R&D, Samyang Corp., Seongnam 13488, Republic of Korea.
Hyun-Shik ChoiFood R&D, Samyang Corp., Seongnam 13488, Republic of Korea.
Soonok SaFood R&D, Samyang Corp., Seongnam 13488, Republic of Korea.
Wookyung ChungFood R&D, Samyang Corp., Seongnam 13488, Republic of Korea.
Hyewon LeeSchool of Pharmacy, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea.
Myoung Ja ChungDepartment of Pathology, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju 54907, Republic of Korea.
Junghyun KimDepartment of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea.
Han-Jung ChaeResearch Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju 54907, Republic of Korea.

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Abstract

Hangovers from alcohol consumption cause symptoms like headaches, nausea, and fatigue, disrupting daily activities and overall well-being. Over time, they can also lead to inflammation and oxidative stress. Effective hangover relief alleviates symptoms, prevents dehydration, and replenishes energy needed for daily tasks. Natural foods considered high in antioxidants and antiinflammatory properties may aid in the hepatic breakdown of alcohol. The study aims to investigate the impact of glutathione or its enriched yeast extract, which is recognized for its antioxidant characteristics, on alcohol metabolism and alleviating hangovers in a rat model exposed to binge drinking. In this study, glutathione and its enriched yeast extract controlled hangover behaviour patterns, including locomotor activity. Additionally, it enhanced the activities of alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) and aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) following ethanol ingestion (3 g/kg). Further, the incorporation of glutathione led to an increase in the expression of antioxidant enzymes, such as SOD and catalase, by activating the nuclear erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) signaling pathway. This activation reduced the excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and malondialdehyde. Next, glutathione modulated the activity of cytochrome P450 2E1 (CYP2E1) and the protein expressions of Bax and Bcl2. Besides,

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Alcohol binge drinkingGlutathioneGlutathion-S-transferase-PiOxidative stressProtein S-glutathionylationROS

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PMCPMC11704394

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