Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid and known as semi-essential in mammals and is
produced chiefly by the liver and kidney. It presents in different organs, including retina …

Energy metabolism is a basic and general process, by which the body acquires and uses
energy to maintain normal function, and taurine plays a vital role in energy metabolism …

Taurine is an abundant, β-amino acid with diverse cytoprotective activity. In some species,
taurine is an essential nutrient but in man it is considered a semi-essential nutrient, although …

In the past decade, the poultry industry has faced the occurrence of growth-related muscular
abnormalities that mainly affect, with a high incidence rate, the Pectoralis major of the fast …

Taurine is a nonproteinogenic ß‐aminosulfonic acid. Important dietary sources of taurine are
fish and seafood. Taurine interacts with ion channels, stabilizes membranes, and regulates …

The immune response to acute muscle damage is important for normal repair. However, in
chronic diseases such as many muscular dystrophies, the immune response can amplify …

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a lethal, X-linked disease that causes severe loss of
muscle mass and function in young children. Promising therapies for DMD are being …

Endurance athletes are susceptible to cellular damage initiated by excessive levels of
aerobic exercise-produced reactive oxygen species (ROS). Whilst ROS can contribute to the …

Moderate exercise combined with proper nutrition are considered protective factors against
cardiovascular disease and musculoskeletal disorders. However, physical activity is known …

Exercise-induced oxidative stress is linked with the expression level of endogenous
antioxidants, but these antioxidants cannot overcome all oxidative stress-related damages in …