DL-α-Lipoic Acid, Dihydro-

An effective antioxidant. Scavenges hypochlorous acid, peroxyl, superoxide, hydroxyl and nitric oxide radicals. Also exhibits prooxidant properties, as demonstrated by its ability to reduce iron ions and to generate reactive sulfur-containing radicals that can damage certain proteins, such as α₁-antiproteinase and creatine kinase. DHLA has recently been shown to inhibit apoptosis in rat thymocytes induced by methylprednisolone and etoposide.

An effective antioxidant. Scavenges hypochlorous acid, peroxyl, superoxide, hydroxyl, and nitric oxide radicals. Also exhibits prooxidant properties, as demonstrated by its ability to reduce iron ions and to generate reactive sulfur-containing radicals that can damage certain proteins, such as α₁-antiproteinase and creatine kinase. DHLA has recently been shown to inhibit apoptosis in rat thymocytes induced by methylprednisolone and etoposide.

Cell permeable: no

Primary Target
Scavenges hypochlorous acid, peroxyl, superoxide, hydroxyl, and nitric oxide radicals

Product does not compete with ATP.

Reversible: no

Packaged under inert gas

Toxicity: Irritant (B)

Packer, L., et al. 1997. Adv. Pharmacol. 38, 79.
Bustamante, J., et al. 1995. Free Radic. Biol. Med. 19, 339.
Scott, B.C., et al. 1994. Free Radic. Res. 20, 119.

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