Insights on the use of α-lipoic acid for therapeutic purposes
α-lipoic acid (ALA, thioctic acid) is an organosulfur component produced from plants,
animals, and humans. It has various properties, among them great antioxidant potential and …
animals, and humans. It has various properties, among them great antioxidant potential and …
Mechanism-based criteria to improve therapeutic outcomes in progressive multiple sclerosis
In contrast to the multiple disease-modifying therapies that are available for relapsing–
remitting multiple sclerosis (MS), the therapeutic options for progressive MS (PMS) are …
remitting multiple sclerosis (MS), the therapeutic options for progressive MS (PMS) are …
Heavy metals and human health: mechanistic insight into toxicity and counter defense system of antioxidants
Heavy metals, which have widespread environmental distribution and originate from natural
and anthropogenic sources, are common environmental pollutants. In recent decades, their …
and anthropogenic sources, are common environmental pollutants. In recent decades, their …
Arsenic-induced oxidative stress and its reversibility
SJS Flora - Free Radical Biology and Medicine, 2011 - Elsevier
This review summarizes the literature describing the molecular mechanisms of arsenic-
induced oxidative stress, its relevant biomarkers, and its relation to various diseases …
induced oxidative stress, its relevant biomarkers, and its relation to various diseases …
Alpha-lipoic acid as a dietary supplement: molecular mechanisms and therapeutic potential
KP Shay, RF Moreau, EJ Smith, AR Smith… - Biochimica et Biophysica …, 2009 - Elsevier
Alpha-lipoic acid (LA) has become a common ingredient in multivitamin formulas, anti-aging
supplements, and even pet food. It is well-defined as a therapy for preventing diabetic …
supplements, and even pet food. It is well-defined as a therapy for preventing diabetic …
Oxidative stress and stress-activated signaling pathways: a unifying hypothesis of type 2 diabetes
JL Evans, ID Goldfine, BA Maddux… - Endocrine …, 2002 - academic.oup.com
In both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, the late diabetic complications in nerve, vascular
endothelium, and kidney arise from chronic elevations of glucose and possibly other …
endothelium, and kidney arise from chronic elevations of glucose and possibly other …
Reactive oxygen species in the regulation of synaptic plasticity and memory
CA Massaad, E Klann - Antioxidants & redox signaling, 2011 - liebertpub.com
The brain is a metabolically active organ exhibiting high oxygen consumption and robust
production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). The large amounts of ROS are kept in check …
production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). The large amounts of ROS are kept in check …
Lipoic acid–biological activity and therapeutic potential
A Gorąca, H Huk-Kolega, A Piechota… - Pharmacological …, 2011 - Elsevier
Abstract α-Lipoic acid (LA; 5-(1, 2-dithiolan-3-yl) pentanoic acid) was originally isolated from
bovine liver by Reed et al. in 1951. LA was once considered a vitamin. Subsequently, it was …
bovine liver by Reed et al. in 1951. LA was once considered a vitamin. Subsequently, it was …
Novel antioxidants in food quality preservation and health promotion
Autoxidation in food and biological systems is responsible for a multitude of adverse effects
and implications in human health as well as in food stability and preservation. Antioxidants …
and implications in human health as well as in food stability and preservation. Antioxidants …
Structural, chemical and biological aspects of antioxidants for strategies against metal and metalloid exposure
SJS Flora - Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
Oxidative stress contributes to the pathophysiology of exposure to heavy metals/metalloid.
Beneficial renal effects of some medications, such as chelation therapy depend at least …
Beneficial renal effects of some medications, such as chelation therapy depend at least …