Other Possible Therapeutic Mechanisms Of Co-Enzyme Q10 In Cardiovascular Disease

Other Possible Therapeutic Mechanisms Of Co-Enzyme Q10 In Cardiovascular Disease

1. Correction of Co-Q deficiency state

2. Direct free radical scavenger via semiquinone species

3. Direct membrane stabilizing activity due to phospholipid protein interactions

4. Correction of mitochondrial “leak” of electrons during oxidative respiration

5. Induction of DT diaphorase

6. Possible effects on prostaglandin metabolism

7. Inhibition of intracellular phospholipases

8. Preservation of myocardial Na-K ATPase activity

9. Stabilization of integrity of Ca dependent slow channels