What is it about?
Oxidative stress is a well-studied phenomenon in COPD and there is a variety of studies that aim to counteract its effect. However, there is limited data available on the use of coenzyme Q10 in COPD.
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Why is it important?
There are multiple effects of CoQ10 on lung function and lung injury in animal models as well as its’ positive effects as a supplement in patients with COPD and associated comorbidities.
Perspectives
CoQ10 is a relatively accessible and very high safety profile. The development of inhalatory CoQ10 is a promising approach and may prove useful in the future. CoQ10 has demonstrated its effects in similar conditions such as cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
Serghei Covanțev
State University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Nicolae Testemițanu"
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This page is a summary of: Coenzyme Q10 in COPD: An Unexplored Opportunity?, COPD Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, January 2021, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/15412555.2020.1849084.
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