Glucose as a Major Antioxidant: When, What for and Why It Fails?

• Main Authors: Andriy Cherkas (Author), Serhii Holota (Author), Tamaz Mdzinarashvili (Author), Rosita Gabbianelli (Author), Neven Zarkovic (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2020-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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A human organism depends on stable glucose blood levels in order to maintain its metabolic needs. Glucose is considered to be the most important energy source, and glycolysis is postulated as a backbone pathway. However, when the glucose supply is limited, ketone bodies and amino acids can be used t...