Lychee Seed Saponins Improve Cognitive Function and Prevent Neuronal Injury via Inhibiting Neuronal Apoptosis in a Rat Model of Alzheimer’s Disease

Lychee Seed Saponins Improve Cognitive Function and Prevent Neuronal Injury via Inhibiting Neuronal Apoptosis in a Rat Model of Alzheimer’s Disease

Lychee seed is a traditional Chinese medicine and possesses many activities, including hypoglycemia, liver protection, antioxidation, antivirus, and antitumor. However, its effect on neuroprotection is still unclear. The present study investigated the effects of lychee seed saponins (LSS) on neuropr...

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Main Authors: Xiuling Wang, Jianming Wu, Chonglin Yu, Yong Tang, Jian Liu, Haixia Chen, Bingjin Jin, Qibing Mei, Shousong Cao, Dalian Qin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-02-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
lychee seed saponins
Alzheimer’s disease
rat model of Alzheimer’s disease
cognitive function
neuronal injury
apoptosis
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/2/105

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