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ReviewNutrients2024

Nebulized Glutathione as a Key Antioxidant for the Treatment of Oxidative Stress in Neurodegenerative Conditions.

João Vitor Lana, Alexandre Rios, Renata Takeyama, Napoliane Santos, Luyddy Pires, Gabriel Silva Santos, Izair Jefthé Rodrigues, Madhan Jeyaraman, Joseph Purita, Jose Fábio Lana

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Review in Nutrients, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 31 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

João Vitor LanaMedical School, Max Planck University Center (UniMAX), Indaiatuba 13343-060, SP, Brazil.
Alexandre RiosDepartment of Orthopedics, Brazilian Institute of Regenerative Medicine (BIRM), Indaiatuba 13334-170, SP, Brazil.
Renata TakeyamaDepartment of Orthopedics, Brazilian Institute of Regenerative Medicine (BIRM), Indaiatuba 13334-170, SP, Brazil.
Napoliane SantosDepartment of Orthopedics, Brazilian Institute of Regenerative Medicine (BIRM), Indaiatuba 13334-170, SP, Brazil.ORCID 0009-0002-8938-5498
Luyddy PiresDepartment of Orthopedics, Brazilian Institute of Regenerative Medicine (BIRM), Indaiatuba 13334-170, SP, Brazil.ORCID 0009-0007-0725-7940
Gabriel Silva SantosDepartment of Orthopedics, Brazilian Institute of Regenerative Medicine (BIRM), Indaiatuba 13334-170, SP, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-0549-6821
Izair Jefthé RodriguesDepartment of Orthopedics, Brazilian Institute of Regenerative Medicine (BIRM), Indaiatuba 13334-170, SP, Brazil.
Madhan JeyaramanRegenerative Medicine, Orthoregen International Course, Indaiatuba 13334-170, SP, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-9045-9493
Joseph PuritaRegenerative Medicine, Orthoregen International Course, Indaiatuba 13334-170, SP, Brazil.
Jose Fábio LanaMedical School, Max Planck University Center (UniMAX), Indaiatuba 13343-060, SP, Brazil.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Glutathione (GSH), a tripeptide synthesized intracellularly, serves as a pivotal antioxidant, neutralizing reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS) while maintaining redox homeostasis and detoxifying xenobiotics. Its potent antioxidant properties, particularly attributed to the sulfhydryl group (-SH) in cysteine, are crucial for cellular health across various organelles. The glutathione-glutathione disulfide (GSH-GSSG) cycle is facilitated by enzymes like glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and glutathione reductase (GR), thus aiding in detoxification processes and mitigating oxidative damage and inflammation. Mitochondria, being primary sources of reactive oxygen species, benefit significantly from GSH, which regulates metal homeostasis and supports autophagy, apoptosis, and ferroptosis, playing a fundamental role in neuroprotection. The vulnerability of the brain to oxidative stress underscores the importance of GSH in neurological disorders and regenerative medicine. Nebulization of glutathione presents a novel and promising approach to delivering this antioxidant directly to the central nervous system (CNS), potentially enhancing its bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy. This method may offer significant advantages in mitigating neurodegeneration by enhancing nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2) pathway signaling and mitochondrial function, thereby providing direct neuroprotection. By addressing oxidative stress and its detrimental effects on neuronal health, nebulized GSH could play a crucial role in managing and potentially ameliorating conditions such as Parkinson's Disease (PD) and Alzheimer's Disease (AD). Further clinical research is warranted to elucidate the therapeutic potential of nebulized GSH in preserving mitochondrial health, enhancing CNS function, and combating neurodegenerative conditions, aiming to improve outcomes for individuals affected by brain diseases characterized by oxidative stress and neuroinflammation.

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AntioxidantsGlutathioneNeurodegenerative DiseasesOxidative StressAdministration, InhalationAnimalsHumansMitochondriaNebulizers and VaporizersNF-E2-Related Factor 2Reactive Oxygen SpeciesAntioxidantsGlutathioneNF-E2-Related Factor 2Reactive Oxygen Speciesagingglutathionenebulizationneurological disordersoxidative stressregenerative medicine

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PMID39125356
PMCPMC11314501

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