Alloxan

1 min readEvidence-linked topicGreen Medicine Encyclopedia

Description

Alloxan is a type of cellular Toxin.

 

Toxic Effects of Alloxan

Metabolism

 Alloxan may cause destruction of the Cells of the Islets of Langerhans and can therefore cause a form of Diabetes (known as Alloxan Diabetes).

 

These Factors may Enhance the Production of Alloxan

Metabolism

 Alloxan is formed from the oxidation of Uric Acid.

 

These Substances may Protect Against the Toxic Effects of Alloxan

Hormones

 Melatonin may protect the body’s Cells and tissues against the toxic effects of Alloxan. 

 

This is one of more than 5,000 interlinked topics in the Green Medicine Encyclopedia.

Explore the full encyclopedia free