The Role of Taurine in Mitochondria Health: More Than Just an Antioxidant
Taurine is a naturally occurring sulfur-containing amino acid that is found abundantly in excitatory tissues, such as the heart, brain, retina and skeletal muscles. Taurine was first isolated in the 1800s, but not much was known about this molecule until the 1990s. In 1985, taurine was first approve...
Main Authors: | Chian Ju Jong, Priyanka Sandal, Stephen W. Schaffer |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-08-01
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Series: | Molecules |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/16/4913 |
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