3.2.2 Relationship between lipid peroxidation and ferroptosis Lipid peroxidation manifests as a continuous process of free radical production and reactiona chain reaction that severely compromises cell membrane integrity, ultimately leading to organelle and/or cell membrane rupture (42)
It is required for the metabolism and transport of fats and cholesterol from the body, which is also important for the healthy support of the endocrine, cardiovascular and hepatic systems
This is one reason why older adults are more susceptible to infections, slower to recover, and less responsive to vaccines
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Epub 2013 Apr 7