Organosulfur compounds antioxidant effects

Some non-enzymatic antioxidants play a key role in these defense mechanisms. These are often vitamins (A, C, E, K), minerals (zinc, selenium), caretenoids, organosulfur compounds, allyl sulfide, indoles, antioxidant cofactors (coenzyme Qio)> and polyphenols (flavonoids and phenolic acids) [1,37]. Further, there is good evidence that bilirubin and uric acid can act as antioxidants to help neutralize certain free radicals [38]. Alpha-carotene, lycopene, lutein, and zeaxanthine [39] can be considered subgroups of carotenoids [40] that are effective antioxidant compounds. 

In addition, many of the organosulfur compounds and organometallic compounds used in rubber compounds as vulcanization accelerators are known to have antioxidant activity. Mercaptobenzimidazole and its zinc salt have been shown to have antioxidant activity. In addition, mercaptobenzimidazole, when combined with other known antioxidants, has been shown to have a synergistic effect in oxidation prevention when metal ion catalyzed oxidation is prevalent. Also, metal and amine salts of dialkyldithio-carbarnates have been shown to have antioxidant action. 

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