Sentences with phrase «damaging compounds known»

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Thinking that high concentrations of the corrosive NO might play a role in the nerve damage, Hilary Koprowski and his colleagues at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia tested in mice three compounds — uric acid, PTIO, and D609 — that are known to scavenge NO or inhibit its production.

«That information gave us immediate insight into how we might use a known compound to interfere with that process and prevent the damage.»

Ionizing radiation damages cells by producing very reactive compounds known as free radicals.

This superfood is rich in antibacterial compounds and proteins known to stimulate the immune system, along with growth factors to help restore gut permeability, making it the perfect add to your next smoothie if you've been diagnosed with leaky gut or have intestinal damage caused by NSAIDS, antibiotics, or other medications.

It was discovered the amount of enzymes which damage cartilage is limited when a compound known as diallyl disulphide is introduced to a laboratory human cartilage cell - line.

Beets contain betaine, a compound known to help protect against liver damage, and help the liver process fats.

Elderberry also contains flavonoids, which have antioxidant properties that can help prevent cellular damages, and anthocyanidins, chemical compounds that are known to have immunostimulant effects.

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) known as silymarin — a group of flavonoid compounds — exerts a tremendous effect on protecting the liver from damage as well as enhancing the detoxification processes.

Mercury and mercury compounds (also listed as Thimerosal): Metallic element used as a preservative and antiseptic known to damage brain function.

@MonkeyBonkey: If you know what you're doing, you can probably remove the spray paint with minimal damage to the real paint using some light super-fine sandpaper and rubbing compound.

As you may already know, garlic is part of the onion family and has compounds that can damage red blood cells if your dog consumes a lot of this herb.

Although veterinarians initially believed that the main use for stem cells would be as replacements for damaged cells, it is now known that stem cells produce anti-inflammatory substances and other compounds involved in tissue repair.

«Many of the carcinogens present in mainstream smoke are known to exert their effects through a genotoxic mode of action, which is based on their ability to induce DNA damage and mutations, although an epigenetic mode of action, e.g., through aberrant DNA methylation and histone modifications, is also beginning to emerge for a few of these carcinogenic compounds.»