Psychiatry 67 , 10101016 (2010)
The use of Prostaglandins is not limited to PGE 2 , however, as PGD 2 produced by the parasite inhibits the migration of epidermal Langerhan cells to nearby lymph nodes (109)
Impact of Toxins on P450 Enzymes and Methylation Exposure to toxins, drugs, and alcohol can impair the activity of P450 enzymes, leading to a decrease in SAMe production and impaired methylation
Indoxyl sulfate upregulates renal expression of MCP-1 via production of ROS and activation of NF-B, p53, ERK, and JNK in proximal tubular cells
In addition, 1,25(OH)2D3 induces the release of neurotrophin and synthesis of Ca 2+ -binding proteins such as parvalbumin, inhibits the synthesis of inducible iNOS, macrophage colony-stimulating factor, TNF-, down-regulates L-type voltage sensitive Ca 2+ channel (LVSCC), and upregulates -glutamyl transpeptidase activity, which are also reported to be the potential neuroprotective mechanisms of VD in PD (Figure 2A) (9193)
The good news is that glutathione is a master antioxidant that seeks out free radicals and lends them extra electrons to neutralize them and restore balance