ReviewMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Advances in α-Lipoic Acid for Disease Prevention: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Insights.
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10 citing papers in PubMed.
- Design of Eudragit E100 Films Incorporating Lipoic Acid as a Permeability-Enhancing Platform for Prednisolone Delivery in the Treatment of Ophthalmic Diseases.AAPS PharmSciTech · 2026Article
- Hydroxyl Radical Formation: A Key Mechanism and Regulatory Target in Monascin Photo-Degradation.Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Mitochondrial Dysfunction as a Driver of Neurodegeneration in Parkinson's and Huntington's Disease: Molecular Insights and Emerging Interventions.Molecular neurobiology · 2026Review
- Alpha-Lipoic Acid and Biotin in Neurodegenerative Diseases: Convergent Mechanistic Insights from Preclinical Models to Clinical Perspectives.Neurology international · 2026Review
- Alpha-Lipoic Acid Reduces NLRP3/ASC Expression and IL-1β Release in Kupffer Cells and Improves Insulin Signaling in FL83B Hepatocytes Exposed to a Conditioned Medium.Food science & nutrition · 2026Article
- Effect of ALA on preventing diabetic peripheral neuropathy in rats through mitochondrial axonal transport.PloS one · 2026Article
- E-Selectin-Targeted Nanomicelles via Sialic Acid Conjugation for Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy and Alleviating the Progression of Metabolic-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease.Biomaterials research · 2026Article
- R-α-Lipoic Acid Attenuates Acetaminophen-Induced Acute Liver Injury by Reducing Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Mitochondrial Damage in Mice.Drug design, development and therapy · 2026Article
- Alpha-Lipoic Acid Preserves Testicular Integrity Under 2.45 GHz Electromagnetic Radiation by Restoring Redox and Inflammatory Balance.Biomedicines · 2025Article
- Comparative Effects of Liraglutide-R-Alpha Lipoic Acid Combination and Donepezil on Diazepam-Induced Amnesia in Rats.Cureus · 2025Article
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Abstract
α-Lipoic acid (ALA) is a naturally occurring compound with diverse biological functions, widely distributed in animal and plant tissues. It has attracted considerable attention due to its versatile therapeutic potential. However, despite these promising prospects, the clinical application of ALA remains limited by its low bioavailability and chemical instability and an incomplete understanding of its multifaceted mechanisms across various diseases. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the biochemical properties of ALA, including its direct free-radical-scavenging activity, regeneration of endogenous antioxidants, chelation of metal ions, and modulation of inflammatory responses. We also highlight the current evidence regarding ALA's therapeutic roles and efficacy in major diseases, such as neurodegenerative disorders, lung diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes. Furthermore, recent advancements and innovative strategies in ALA-based derivatives and drug-delivery systems are summarized, emphasizing their potential to address complex diseases and the necessity for further translational studies. This review aims to provide a theoretical foundation for the rational design of ALA-based therapies, thereby supporting future clinical applications and the optimization of therapeutic strategies.
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