Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a widely used supplement in heart diseases treatment or antioxidative dietary. The microbial production of CoQ10 was enhanced by addition of solanesol and novel precursors recovered from waste tobacco. The novel precursors were separated by silica gel and identified as alpha-linolenic acid (LNA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) based on the effect on CoQ10 production a...

This research was conducted to determine the effect of Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) on blood glucose, total protein, triglyceride, and cholesterol levels in rats for that experimental hypothyroidism induced. A 32 healthy adult male Wistar Albino were used as a material research. After adaptation period animals ten days, main three weeks. The housed four each cage during divided into groups control (K),...

It has been reported that coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) functions as an electron transfer carrier in mitochondria, and can produce an improvement in heart diseases such as congestive heart failure. Its (2Z)-isomer contains a cis-double bond at the 2-position of the decaprenyl side chain. As the original organic industrial synthesis of CoQ10 resulted in a product that contained a small amount of this iso...

Background: Paraquat (PQ), an herbicide, is a very poisonous compound for both humans and animals. This study was conducted to examine the protective effect of the Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) in newborn rats from pregnant rats pre-treated with PQ. Methods: The experiments were conducted on 25 rats, divided in five groups randomly and equally: 1 - Control Group received normal saline (0.1ml/day); 2...

In recent years, the analytical determination of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) has gained importance in clinical diagnosis and in pharmaceutical quality control. CoQ10 is an important cofactor in the mitochondrial respiratory chain and a potent endogenous antioxidant. CoQ10 deficiency is often associated with numerous diseases and patients with these conditions may benefit from administration of supplem...

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an essential cofactor in the mitochondrial respiratory chain, and as a dietary supplement it has recently gained attention for its potential role in the treatment of neurodegenerative disease. Evidence for mitochondrial dysfunction in neurodegenerative disorders derives from animal models, studies of mitochondria from patients, identification of genetic defects in patien...

Coenzyme Q10, (CoQ10) an electron transporter and an antioxidant, protects a variety of cell types against oxidative stress and apoptosis. However, protective effect of CoQ10 on oxidative stress-induced apoptosis in lymphocytes has not been studied in detail. In this study, we investigated the effect of CoQ10 on oxidative stress-induced apoptosis in lymphocytes. An exposure of peripheral blood ...

The effect of orally supplemented coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) on plasma CoQ10 concentration and aerobic capacity in endurance athletes was evaluated. Eighteen volunteer male road cyclists and triathletes, 8 in a CoQ10 supplementation group (QG) and 10 in a placebo group (PG), successfully completed the experimental protocol. Subjects were evaluated during and following graded cycling exercise tests, w...

background: multiple sclerosis (ms) is known as a progressive central nervous system inflammatory disease. certain factors, such as interleukins, inflammatory cells, and oxidative stress are supposed to involve in ms etiology. because of the important role of oxidative stress, antioxidant therapy for ms has received more attention. although coenzyme q10 (coq10) acts as an antioxidant, there is ...

PURPOSE To determine the concentration of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) in the human retina. METHODS Eye tissues were lyophilized and exhaustively extracted with heptane. The extracts were analyzed for CoQ10 by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). RESULTS The average concentration of CoQ10 in the retina was 42+/-11 nanomoles/g dry retina for donors younger than 30 years of age and 24+/-13 ...