Short chain fatty acids and its producing organisms: an overlooked therapy for IBD
Additionally, with equivocal findings in DR and NAION, discussing personalized ocular risk of starting GLP-1RA in patients is key, and considering increased follow-up frequency after medication initiation may be warranted
Key Functions: Structural component of superoxide dismutase (SOD), a primary antioxidant enzyme Stabilizes cell membranes, reducing susceptibility to oxidative damage Induces production of metallothionein, a protein that scavenges free radicals Inhibits NADPH oxidase, an enzyme that generates reactive oxygen species Essential for proper immune function, which helps regulate inflammatory oxidative stress Zinc's antioxidant properties extend to protecting against UV radiation damage, supporting DNA repair mechanisms, and preserving skin integrity
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[DOI] [PMC free article] [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 8.Cariou MPL, Halfacree ZJ, Lee KCL