A water soluble CoQ10 formulation improves intracellular distribution and promotes mitochondrial respiration in cultured cells.
BACKGROUND: Mitochondria are both the cellular powerhouse and the major source of reactive oxygen species. Coenzyme Q(10) plays a key role in mitochondrial energy production and is recognized as a powerful antioxidant. For these reasons it can be argued that higher mitochondrial ubiquinone levels ma...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2012-01-01
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| Series: | PLoS ONE |
| Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3303850?pdf=render |