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Blood pressure enzyme reveals second job: Making sulfur rings for cellular antioxidants
Antioxidants such as vitamins C and E protect cells by neutralizing free radicals, such as reactive oxygen species, before they can damage genetic material or cell membranes.
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Antioxidants like vitamins C and E protect cells by neutralizing free radicals, such as reactive oxygen species, before they damage DNA or cell membranes. This cellular protection can help prevent the development of neurodegenerative diseases.
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