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.
