Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an essential cofactor of the electron transport chain which plays a pivotal role to supply energy for chemical reactions in the body, and a lipophilic antioxidant component of the lipid membranes that surround all cells and the various organelles such as microsomes and mitochondria.
A. Selen GÜRKAN, Oya BOZDAĞ DÜNDAR
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Antioxidant Supplementation in the Treatment of Aging-Associated Diseases [PDF]
Oxidative stress is generally considered as the consequence of an imbalance between pro- and antioxidants species, which often results into indiscriminate and global damage at the organismal level.
Conti, V +7 more
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Coenzyme Q10 status, glucose parameters, and antioxidative capacity in college athletes
Background Glycemia is related to energy production during exercise. Coenzyme Q10 is an antioxidant that participates in adenosine triphosphate synthesis in mitochondria.
Chien-Chang Ho +6 more
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Protective effect of coenzyme Q10 supplementation on the oxidative stress and histological injury caused by nicotine in the ovary of rats [PDF]
As a poison, nicotine leaves irreparable effects on various tissues of the body, including the reproductive system. Coenzyme Q10 has a tremendous effect in raising the body's antioxidant level and preventing poisoning.
Shahnaz Yousefizadeh +2 more
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Cardiorenal Involvement in Metabolic Syndrome Induced by Cola Drinking in Rats: Proinflammatory Cytokines and Impaired Antioxidative Protection [PDF]
We report experimental evidence confirming renal histopathology, proinflammatory mediators, and oxidative metabolism induced by cola drinking. Male Wistar rats drank ad libitum regular cola (C, = 12) or tap water (W, = 12). Measures.
Ambrosio, Giuseppe +7 more
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Background Psychosis is a complex mental illness divided by positive symptoms, negative symptoms, and cognitive decline. Clinically available medicines are associated with some serious side effects which limit their use.
Naresh Kumar +4 more
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Coenzyme Q10 fermentation by Rhodobacter sphaeroides (R. sphaeroides) is highly aerobic. However, its biosynthesis and accumulation are paradoxically induced under hypoxic conditions.
Bo Li +9 more
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Circulating levels of reactive oxygen species in patients with nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy and the influence of antioxidant supplementation: 6-month follow-up [PDF]
The aim was to evaluate circulating levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and changes in central macular thickness (CMT) in patients with nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) after antioxidant supplementation.
Carnevale, Carmela +5 more
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Efficacy of coenzyme Q10 in patients with cardiac failure: a meta-analysis of clinical trials
Background The therapeutic efficacy of coenzyme Q10 on patients with cardiac failure remains controversial. We pooled previous clinical studies to re-evaluate the efficacy of coenzyme Q10 in patients with cardiac failure.
Li Lei, Yan Liu
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Facing challenges in an ageing world [PDF]
Editorial.The sponsorship of the following contributors made possible the meeting: Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Centro Andaluz de Biología del Desarrollo, Springer Publishers, International Coenzyme Q10 Association, Sociedad Española de Biología Celular,
López-Lluch, Guillermo +1 more
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