α-Lipoic acid is a cyclic disulfide antioxidant that interconverts with its reduced dithiol form. It is an essential cofactor for decarboxylation reactions of the citric acid cycle and acts as a general antioxidant.{12280} AN-7 is a more lipophilic analog of α-lipoic acid with enhanced potency and 1.5-fold increased maximal capacity to stimulate glucose transport into myocytes.{12283} This identifies the analogs of lipoic acid as potential new treatments for diabetes.
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A more lipophilic analog of α-lipoic acid, a cyclic disulfide antioxidant with enhanced potency
