Oral collagen must be broken down and absorbed
Experts on Konzo who are based at the University of Kinshasa and Institute National de Research Biomedical (INRB) helped design and execute the research activities presented in this manuscript, in collaboration with the large group of co-authors who aided in research activities related to this work
4 Supplements and certain food sources, such as fruits and vegetables rich in sulfur-containing compounds, may help, but some individuals seek more direct methods to replenish or support their natural glutathione levels
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Using structure-based analyses and cell models, including patient fibroblasts, of this variant, we found that the missense variant destabilized a critical loop, which disrupted the active site and caused a substantial loss of enzymatic function
Researchers focus on its ability to neutralize reactive oxygen species, support detoxification pathways, and maintain cellular stability, making it a critical tool in oxidative stress and liver health studies