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Blood pressure enzyme found to produce sulfur rings for cellular antioxidants

Phys.org1 min read51 words
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Antioxidants, including vitamins C and E, serve to protect cells by neutralizing free radicals like reactive oxygen species. This process prevents these molecules from damaging genetic material or cell membranes. Such cellular damage is noted to potentially contribute to the development of neurodegenerative diseases.

Consequently, antioxidants help prevent this cellular damage.

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