Gene-Regulatory Activity of α-Tocopherol
Vitamin E is an essential vitamin and a lipid soluble antioxidant, at least, under in vitro conditions. The antioxidant properties of vitamin E are exerted through its phenolic hydroxyl group, which donates hydrogen to peroxyl radicals, resulting in the formation of stable lipid species. Beside an a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2010-03-01
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| Series: | Molecules |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/15/3/1746/ |