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- Title
The Paradox of Coenzyme Q10 in Aging.
- Authors
Díaz-Casado, M. Elena; Quiles, José L.; Barriocanal-Casado, Eliana; González-García, Pilar; Battino, Maurizio; López, Luis C.; Varela-López, Alfonso
- Abstract
Coenzyme Q (CoQ) is an essential endogenously synthesized molecule that links different metabolic pathways to mitochondrial energy production thanks to its location in the mitochondrial inner membrane and its redox capacity, which also provide it with the capability to work as an antioxidant. Although defects in CoQ biosynthesis in human and mouse models cause CoQ deficiency syndrome, some animals models with particular defects in the CoQ biosynthetic pathway have shown an increase in life span, a fact that has been attributed to the concept of mitohormesis. Paradoxically, CoQ levels decline in some tissues in human and rodents during aging and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) supplementation has shown benefits as an anti-aging agent, especially under certain conditions associated with increased oxidative stress. Also, CoQ10 has shown therapeutic benefits in aging-related disorders, particularly in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Thus, we discuss the paradox of health benefits due to a defect in the CoQ biosynthetic pathway or exogenous supplementation of CoQ10.
- Subjects
THERAPEUTIC use of ubiquinones; AGING; ANTIOXIDANTS; CARDIOVASCULAR diseases; DIETARY supplements; METABOLIC disorders; UBIQUINONES; OXIDATIVE stress
- Publication
Nutrients, 2019, Vol 11, Issue 9, p2221
- ISSN
2072-6643
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/nu11092221