Tania Mirza, Kiran Qadeer, Iqbal Ahmad.
Biochemical Functions, Clinical Implications and Analysis of α-Tocopherol.
Baqai J Health Sci Jan ;13(2):35-9.

α-Tocopherol (vitamin E) is a lipid-soulde antioxidant. Its deficiency symptoms depend on α-tocopherol content, uptake and utilization. Vitamin E concentrations are dependents on its unoxidised state in the body. Vitamin E deficiency has been related with cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease. The low concentration of serum α-tocopherol and ascorbic acid may lead to inflammatory and cardiovascular diseases. The determination of α-tocopherol in clinical samples has largely been carried out by UV spectrophotometry and high-performance liquid chromatography.

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