QUINONE DERIVATIVES FOR USE IN THE MODULATION OF REDOX STATUS OF INDIVIDUALS

摘要

Methods of modulating, adjusting, and maintenance of the glutathione redox status of an individual, or cell, tissues, bodily fluids, or body compartments of the individual, are disclosed, as are compositions suitable for such modulating, adjusting, and maintenance. The modulation or adjustment is achieved by altering the amounts of reduced glutathione versus oxidized glutathione in the individual, or cells, tissues, bodily fluids, or body compartments of the individual. Modulation, adjustment, and maintenance of the redox status of an individual enables treatment, prevention or suppression of diseases or symptoms associated with diseases. These methods are achieved by using quinone derivatives.