PMC 4039366
It is found in every cell in the body and acts as a critical antioxidant, protecting our cells from oxidative stress and helping to detoxify harmful substances
For patients with schizophrenia and metabolic syndrome (MetS), 8 plasma ACs [C3:0, C4:0, C5:0, hexenoylcarnitine (C6:1), C10:1, C10:2, hydroxytetradecadienylcarnitine (C14:2-OH), hydroxyhexadecadienylcarnitine (C16:2-OH)] were significantly higher than those in schizophrenics without MetS (70)
This master antioxidant works quietly behind the scenes to reduce oxidative damage to brain cells, support healthy neurotransmitter function, and protect against the processes that lead to cognitive decline
Unlike FDA-approved treatments where efficacy is established, spending on PTD-DBM carries more uncertainty about return on investment
When addressing dimeric protein targets, the ability of dimeric therapeutic agents to antagonize paired receptors within a single molecular entity potentially offers superior therapeutic efficacy and target selectivity 15,16