Environmental Factor UV rays, Pollution, stress, etc increase free radicals 2
Alpha-synuclein in Lewy bodies
BDNF and synaptic plasticity, cognitive function, and dysfunction
How This Fits Into Broader "Glutathione Peptide" Research This study represents a foundational preclinical example connecting antioxidant supplementation specifically the combination of vitamin C with the glutathione antioxidant tripeptide to a range of measurable physiological endpoints in older animals
If you want a broader overview of the molecule itself, our guide on What Is in Glutathione is a helpful companion read
The pathogenetic origin of vitiligo revolves around autoimmune destruction of melanocytes in which, for instance, oxidative stress is responsible for melanocyte molecular, organelle dysfunction and melanocyte specific antigen exposure as well as melanocyte cell death and thus serves as an important contributor for vitiligo progression