Diagnosis is made by exclusion of alcohol abuse and other causes of liver disease (HBV-related hepatitis, HCV-related hepatitis, autoimmune liver diseases, polycystic ovary syndrome, drug-induced liver disease and congenital causes such as hereditary hemochromatosis, Wilsons disease, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficit)
Additionally, oxidative stress promotes further ROS production and influences the activity of cysteine-dependent proteases [30]
Melanin not only protects skin from harmful UV rays, it also is responsible for skin pigmentation
Laboratory studies further underscore its potential for improving gut health, spinal cord injury recovery, chronic pain management, and cognitive function, suggesting possible future clinical applications
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