Taurine and the Mitochondrion
Taurine and the Mitochondrion: Applications in the Pharmacotherapy of Human Diseases
English | 2023 | ISBN: 9815124498 | 868 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 44 MB
English | 2023 | ISBN: 9815124498 | 868 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 44 MB
Taurine, or 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid, is one of the most abundant sulfur-containing amino acids in the human body. It is found in the heart, brain, retina, and skeletal muscles, and is synthesized in the pancreas. Studies have revealed that taurine is of high physiological importance: it protects against pathologies associated with mitochondrial diseases, and linked processes like aging, metabolic syndrome, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and neurological disorders. It is also used as a nutritional supplement.