Lutein enhances survival and reduces neuronal damage in a mouse model of ischemic stroke

Introduction: Stroke is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Protective agents that could diminish the injuries induced by cerebral ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) are crucial to alleviate the detrimental outcome of stroke. The aim of this study is to investigate the protective roles of lutein i...

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Main Authors: Suk-Yee Li, Di Yang, Zhong Jie Fu, Tiffany Woo, David Wong, Amy Cheuk Yin Lo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2012-01-01
Series:Neurobiology of Disease
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0969996111003408