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  • Current treatments are insufficient, highlighting the need for novel therapeutic strategies to prevent these debilitating conditions.

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  • To discuss the role of oxidative stress and metal dyshomeostasis in sensory and neural degeneration.
  • To explore the potential benefits of multifunctional redox modulators (MFRMs) in suppressing these degenerative processes.

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  • MFRMs were investigated for their ability to reduce free radicals and bind transition metals implicated in ROS generation.
  • The study examined MFRM capacity to redistribute zinc from amyloid-beta (Aβ) complexes and protect mitochondria.
  • In vivo studies assessed the efficacy of oral MFRM administration in various models of degeneration.

Main Results:

  • MFRMs effectively reduce ROS and bind transition metals (copper, iron, zinc, manganese) without depleting cytoplasmic zinc.
  • Oral MFRM administration prevented ROS-induced cataracts, light-induced retinal degeneration, Aβ plaque formation, and noise-induced hearing loss.
  • MFRMs protected auditory hair cells and mitochondria from manganese-induced dysfunction.

Conclusions:

  • Multifunctional redox modulators (MFRMs) represent a promising new class of therapeutic agents for preventing sensory and neural degeneration.
  • Further research, including pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and toxicological studies, is required for clinical translation and widespread use.