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Zhongguo Ji Sheng Chong Xue Yu Ji Sheng Chong Bing Za Zhi (CJPPD)
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It can bind to thiol groups of cysteines thus diminishing the function and stability of the affected proteins [3]
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Often experienced as feeling mentally drained early in the day
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Diabetes Care 29:23652370 Zoratti M, Szabo I (1995) The mitochondrial permeability transition
