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 is widely used as a racemic drug for diabetic polyneuropathy-associated pain and paresthesia. Naturally, ALA is located in...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-08-01
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Series: | Biomolecules |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/9/8/356 |