Preclinical testing suggests some antioxidants may be effective in treating mitochondrial disease

A systematic study of seven antioxidants commonly taken by children and adults affected with mitochondrial disease provides intriguing clues that at least two compounds should be further evaluated in clinical trials. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and vitamin E showed compelling results in mitochondrial disease animal models. There are currently no proven effective treatments.

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