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It is studied as a cytoprotective and angiogenic reference peptide
6.3 Site-specific metabolism: blood cells The observation of a facilitated uptake of 5-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)--valerolactone into blood cells and its determination in cell samples of osteoarthritis patients after intake of Pycnogenol (see section 5.2 Distribution into blood cells) prompted systematic advances to elucidate the detailed metabolism of 5-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)--valerolactone in human blood cells (28)
Studies have shown that patients with autoimmune conditions and skin exanthems benefit greatly from Glutathione because it acts as an antioxidant and aids in the detoxification of toxin elements
Diamond AM, Murray JL, Dale P et al (1995) Effects of selenium on glutathione peroxidase activity and radioprotection in mammalian cells