Category: Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Monoxide: From Poison to Potential Medicine
Carbon monoxide (CO) is widely known as a toxic gas, capable of causing fatal poisoning by binding to hemoglobin and preventing oxygen transport. However, emerging research has uncovered potential therapeutic applications of CO at low, controlled doses. Studies suggest that CO can exert anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and cytoprotective effects, making it a possible candidate for treating…