MitoQ

Last Updated: September 28 2022

MitoQ (mitoquinone mesylate) is a derivative of CoQ10 believed to play a role in mitochondrial function.

MitoQ is most often used for

What else is MitoQ known as?
Note that MitoQ is also known as:
  • {10-(4 5-dimethoxy-2-methyl-3 6-dioxo-1 4-cycloheexadienlyl) decyl triphenylphosphonium methanesulfonate}
MitoQ should not be confused with:

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    References
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