辅酶Q10 可能还有希望
New research announced into antioxidant Coenzyme Q10
23 February 2011
Research will soon get underway to investigate whether a new formulation of the antioxidant Coenzyme Q10 can slow or stop Parkinson’s in animal models.
This new study could pave the ways towards truly effective Coenzyme Q10 treatments that can slow the development of Parkinson’s
Dr Kieran Breen, Director of Research
Recent studies have suggested that taking Coenzyme Q10 could slow the development of Parkinson’s - but extremely high doses are required.
This is because Coenzyme Q10 is poorly absorbed by tissues, especially the brain, making it difficult to deliver enough for an effective dose.
This study will look at a new way of delivering Coenzyme Q10 to the brain which may allow it to be effective at a lower dosage.
About Coenzyme Q10
Coenzyme Q10 is a naturally occurring antioxidant that helps cells produce energy and defend themselves against toxic chemicals - things that the dopamine-producing nerve cells affected in Parkinson’s struggle with.
It’s also widely used in anti-ageing beauty products.
About the new study
The new study, funded by the Michael J. Fox Foundation, will test a new formulation of Coenzyme Q10 combined with vitamin E, which was developed by the US bio science company Zymes.
Their new formula allows significant quantities of Coenzyme Q10 to be dissolved in water. And the research team believes it should be a much more effective way of getting Coenzyme Q10 into the brain.
The researchers will test the ability of their new recipe to stop the death of nerve cells in animal models of Parkinson’s.
Realising the potential of Coenzyme Q10
Dr Kieran Breen, our Director of Research and Development comments:
"Coenzyme Q10 has shown potential in human trials, but problems with finding and delivering the right dose have slowed our progress.
"This new study could pave the ways towards truly effective Coenzyme Q10 treatments that can slow the development of Parkinson’s."
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