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The enteric nervous system relies on transient ROS bursts to trigger smooth muscle contraction
Due to its potency, hydroquinone is often prescribed for: Severe melasma Stubborn hyperpigmentation Post-inflammatory dark patches However, hydroquinone is prescription-only in many countries and restricted or banned in others because of safety concerns related to long-term or improper use
Other drugs, although producing a modest shortening of survival of G6PD-deficient red cells, can be given safely in usual therapeutic doses to individuals with Class II and III G6PD variants (Table 28.2)
Lentinus edodes polysaccharide induces the expression of NRF2 and promotes its binding to antioxidant reactive elements (AREs), which elevates the expression of downstream antioxidant genes and alleviates cisplatin-induced and ROS-mediated nephrotoxicity [27, 208]
Amounts of vitamin B12 that are recommended by the Food and Nutrition Board, National Academy of Science-National Research Council for pregnant women (4 mcg daily) should be consumed during pregnancy
