ubiquinone 7

Uses

An isoprenoid quinone that siginificantly reduced blood sugar and ketone bodies of diabetics. It has been shown to decrease high blood citrate level in humans with periodontal disease. It is a viable therapeutic agent for muscular dystrophy.

Definition

ChEBI: A compound whose structure comprises a 2,3-dimethoxy-5-methylbenzoquinone nucleus, common to ubiquinones; and a side chain of seven isoprenoid units.