Protection of Hypoglycemia-Induced Neuronal Death by β-Hydroxybutyrate Involves the Preservation of Energy Levels and Decreased Production of Reactive Oxygen Species
Protection of Hypoglycemia-Induced Neuronal Death by β-Hydroxybutyrate Involves the Preservation of Energy Levels and Decreased Production of Reactive Oxygen Species
Alberto Julio-Amilpas,T. Montiel,2 Authors,L. Massieu
2015 · DOI: 10.1038/jcbfm.2015.1
Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism · 90 Citations
TLDR
Data suggest that protection by BHB, not only results from its metabolic action but is also related to its capability to reduce ROS, rendering this KB as a suitable candidate for the treatment of ischemic and traumatic injury.