The Anti-neoplastic Effects of Alpha-Lipoic Acid: Clinical Benefits in System Tumors besides Lung Carcinomas

The Anti-neoplastic Effects of Alpha-Lipoic Acid: Clinical Benefits in System Tumors besides Lung Carcinomas

− 162 − Private practice Received: August 30, 2012, Revised: September 21, 2012, Accepted: October 8, 2012 Corresponding author: Shailendra Kapoor, Private practice, Chicago, IL, USA (Tel) 1-865-345-2345 (Fax) 1-865-657-6767 (E-mail) [email protected] C The Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2013. All right reserved. CC This is an open access article distributed un...

Clinical applications of alpha-lipoic acid in the management of neurological disorders besides carpal tunnel syndrome.

the recent article by Di Geronimo et al was highly interesting1. The Authors have clearly demonstrated the efficacy of alpha-lipoic acid in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. The findings of Di Geronimo et al are highly important as they further highlight the rapidly expanding role of alpha-lipoic acid in the management of other neurological conditions besides carpal tunnel syndrome. For ...

The Uses and Benefits of Alpha Lipoic Acid

Alpha Lipoic Acid, or thioctic acid, is a sulfur-containing fatty acid compound that acts as a coenzyme and an antioxidant. It is called a “universal antioxidant” because of its potent ability to neutralize a wide range of free radicals. Recent studies suggest that alpha lipoic acid may improve situations in the body involving free radicals, such as heart disease and cancer, and other disorders...

The Uses and Benefits of Alpha Lipoic Acid

Protective effects of alpha-lipoic Acid on oleic Acid-induced acute lung injury in rats.

BACKGROUND Oxidative stress is believed to be an important factor in the pathogenesis of acute lung injury (ALI). AIMS The aim of this study was to investigate the possible protective role of alpha-lipoic acid (α-LA) on oleic acid (OA)-induced ALI in rats. STUDY DESIGN Animal experiment. METHODS A total of thirty-five rats were divided into five groups in the study. Group 1 served as a co...