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Reversal of dopamine neurons and locomotor ability degeneration in aged rats with smilagenin.

Authors :
Li, J.
Xia, Z.
Sun, X.
Zhang, R.
Huang, G.
Hickling, R.
Hu, Y.
Zhang, Y.
Source :
Neuroscience. Aug2013, Vol. 245, p90-98. 9p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Highlights: [•] For the first time, smilagenin was shown to improve motor behavior in aged rats. [•] Administration of smilagenin resulted in a significant dopaminergic neuroprotection. [•] Smilagenin elevated GDNF levels in both the striatum and midbrain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03064522
Volume :
245
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Neuroscience
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
89276768
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2013.04.028