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Potential candidates include lipid peroxidation byproducts, such as malondialdehyde (MDA) and 4-hydroxynonenal (4-HNE), which are indicative of oxidative damage ( 6.2 Role of ferroptosis in ARDS subphenotypes ARDS is a heterogenous syndrome with distinct subphenotypes, including hyperinflammatory and hypoinflammatory forms, which differ in pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and response to treatment
It also supports gut health by encouraging beneficial bacteria, which can have a ripple effect on metabolism
However, the optimal dosage, administration route and long-term safety of NADPH precursors remain unvalidated in large animal models, and the crosstalk of NADPH metabolism, iron homeostasis and retinal inflammation is poorly understood, limiting clinical translation of NADPH-targeted therapies and requiring further investigation
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