Hormonal Influence on Coenzyme Q10 Levels in Blood Plasma

Hormonal Influence on Coenzyme Q10 Levels in Blood Plasma

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), also known as ubiquinone for its presence in all body cells, is an essential part of the cell energy-producing system. However, it is also a powerful lipophilic antioxidant protecting lipoproteins and cell membranes. Due to these two actions, CoQ10 is commonly used in clinical...

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Main Authors: Alfredo Pontecorvi, Gian Paolo Littarru, Sebastiano Raimondo, Roberto Festa, Antonio Mancini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-12-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
coenzyme Q10
thyroid
oxidative stress
antioxidants
pituitary
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/12/12/9216/

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