First, it did not compare metformin with a well-established pharmacological control, which limits direct benchmarking against existing therapeutic options
In normal repair, the hyperplastic type II cells die and the remaining cells spread and undergo a differentiation process to become type I cells
Sulfur-rich foods: Garlic, onions, and cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, kale, and Brussels sprouts provide the sulfur needed for glutathione synthesis
The specific mechanism involves DFO reversing the downregulation of GPX4 and SLC7A11, thereby blocking chondrocyte ferroptosis, while Fer-1 alleviates iron overload-induced endplate chondrocyte degeneration (113)
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When ingested, NAC is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream and undergoes deacetylation in the liver