Researchers 'to investigate Coenzyme Q10 in Parkinson's disease'
Monday 28th February 2011
Researchers are to investigate the role of antioxidant Coenzyme Q10 in Parkinson's disease, it has been announced.
Coenzyme Q10 helps cells to produce energy and protect against toxic chemicals that those with Parkinson's battle against.
Funded by the Michael J Fox foundation, the study is to research a new formulation of Coenzyme Q10 and Vitamin E.
Dr Kieran Breen, director of research and development at Parkinson's UK, said that the substance has shown potential in human trials before, but researchers have struggled to find the right dose.
"This new study could pave the ways towards truly effective Coenzyme Q10 treatments that can slow the development of Parkinson's," he said.
Meanwhile, researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and the Parkinson's Institute and Clinical Center in Sunnyvale have linked pesticides rotenone and paraquet to the condition.
According to researchers, rotenone inhibits the function of the mitochondria while paraquat increases the production of oxygen derivatives that could harm cellular structures.
Written by Megan Smith
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