DHLA Dihydrolipoic Acid Thiocytic Acid, Dihydro- Light yellow liquid. PROTECT FROM LIGHT. PACKAGED UNDER INERT GAS. An effective antioxidant. Scavenges hypochlorous acid, peroxyl, superoxide, hydroxyl, and nitric oxide radicals. Also exhibits prooxidant properties, as demonstrated by its ability to reduce iron ions and to generate reactive sulfur-containing radicals that can damage certain proteins, such as a1-antiproteinase and creatine kinase. DHLA has recently been shown to inhibit apoptosis in rat thymocytes induced by methylprednisolone and etoposide. Purity: ≥95% by TLC. CAS 7516-48-5. Ref.: Packer, L., et al. 1997. Adv. Pharmacol. 38, 79. Bustamante, J., et al. 1995. Free Radic. Biol. Med. 19, 339. Scott, B.C., et al. 1994. Free Radic. Res. 20, 119. R: 36/37/38; S: 26-36 |