| Clinical aspects of coenzyme Q10: an update. | |
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PMID: 16205466 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Coenzyme Q10 is administered for an ever-widening range of disorders, therefore it is timely to illustrate the latest findings with special emphasis on areas in which this therapeutic approach is completely new. These findings also give further insight into the biochemical mechanisms underlying clinical involvement of coenzyme Q10. RECENT FINDINGS: Cardiovascular properties of coenzyme Q10 have been further addressed, namely regarding myocardial protection during cardiac surgery, end-stage heart failure, pediatric cardiomyopathy and in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The vascular aspects of coenzyme Q10 addressing the important field of endothelial function are briefly examined. The controversial issue of the statin/coenzyme Q10 relationship has been investigated in preliminary studies in which the two substances were administered simultaneously. Work on different neurological diseases, involving mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress, highlights some of the neuroprotective mechanisms of coenzyme Q10. A 4-year follow-up on 10 Friedreich's Ataxia patients treated with coenzyme Q10 and vitamin E showed a substantial improvement in cardiac and skeletal muscle bioenergetics and heart function. Mitochondrial dysfunction likely plays a role in the pathophysiology of migraine as well as age-related macular degeneration and a therapy including coenzyme Q10 produced significant improvement. Finally, the effect of coenzyme Q10 was evaluated in the treatment of asthenozoospermia. SUMMARY: The latest findings highlight the beneficial role of coenzyme Q10 as coadjuvant in the treatment of syndromes, characterized by impaired mitochondrial bioenergetics and increased oxidative stress, which have a high social impact. Besides their clinical significance, these data give further insight into the biochemical mechanisms of coenzyme Q10 activity. |
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Authors:
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Gian Paolo Littarru; Luca Tiano |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Current opinion in clinical nutrition and metabolic care Volume: 8 ISSN: 1363-1950 ISO Abbreviation: Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care Publication Date: 2005 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-10-05 Completed Date: 2006-01-26 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9804399 Medline TA: Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 641-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Institute of Biochemistry, Polytechnic University of Marche, Via Ranieri, Ancona, Italy. g.littarru@univpm.it |
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Antioxidants
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adverse effects,
therapeutic use* Cardiovascular Diseases / drug therapy Coenzymes Friedreich Ataxia / drug therapy Humans Macular Degeneration / drug therapy Migraine Disorders / drug therapy Mitochondria / metabolism* Oxidative Stress / drug effects*, physiology Ubiquinone / adverse effects, analogs & derivatives*, therapeutic use |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Antioxidants; 0/Coenzymes; 1339-63-5/Ubiquinone; 303-98-0/coenzyme Q10 |
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