Could nanotechnology make vitamin E therapeutically effective?
Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol
; 316(1): L1-L5, 2019 01 01.
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| ID: mdl-30407864
ABSTRACT
Vitamin E (VitE) has important antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and is necessary for normal physiological function. α-Tocopherol (α-T), the predominant form of VitE in human tissues, has been extensively studied. Other VitE forms, particularly γ-tocopherol (γ-T), are also potent bioactive molecules. The effects are complex, involving both reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, but trials of VitE have been generally negative. We propose that a nanoparticle approach to delivery of VitE might provide effective delivery and therapeutic effect.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Vitamin E
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Drug Delivery Systems
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Nanotechnology
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Nanoparticles
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Animals
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol
Journal subject:
BIOLOGIA MOLECULAR
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FISIOLOGIA
Year:
2019
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Article
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