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Antioxidant Research
Mitochondrial targeted antioxidants may offer a new therapeutic direction
March 6th, 2006
Mitochondrial targeted antioxidants may offer a new therapeutic direction. According to a review from the United States, "Mitochondria play an important role in controlling the life and death of a cell. Consequently, mitochondrial dysfunction leads to a range of human diseases such as ischemia-reperfusion injury, sepsis, and diabetes." "Although the molecular mechanisms responsible for mitochondria-mediated disease processes are not fully elucidated yet, the oxidative stress appears to be critical. Accordingly, strategies are being developed for the targeted delivery of antioxidants to mitochondria," summarized S.S. Sheu and colleagues, University...
Source: Obesity & Diabetes Week (2006-03-06)
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