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he University of Queensland, Brisbane, Qld., bBruce Lefroy Centre, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, Vic., and cRoyal Children’s Hospital, Brisbane, Qld., Australia
Iron redistribution as a therapeutic strategy for treating diseases of localized iron accumulation
Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA) is a neurodegenerative disease caused by reduced expression of the mitochondrial protein frataxin. The physiopathological consequences of frataxin deficiency are a severe disruption of iron–sulfur cluster biosynthesis, mitochondrial iron overload coupled to cellular iron dysregulation and an increased sensitivity to oxidative stress. Frataxin is a highly conserved protein, which has been suggested to participate in a variety of different roles associated with cellular iron homeostasis.
Understanding the molecular mechanisms of Friedreich Ataxia to develop therapeutic approaches
Influence of Genetic Factors on Left Ventricular Structure and Function in Friedreich's Ataxia
What the reader will gain: This review covers the most relevant aspects related with the therapeutic use of CoQ10, including existing formulations and their effects on its bioavailability.
Take home message: CoQ10 does not cause serious adverse effects in humans and new formulations have been developed that increase CoQ10 absorption. Oral CoQ10 is a viable antioxidant strategy in many diseases, providing a significant to mild symptomatic benefit. Idebenone and MitoQ are promising substitutive CoQ10-related drugs which are well tolerated and safe.
Read More: Therapeutic use of coenzyme Q(10) and coenzyme Q(10)-related compounds and formulations
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