Effect of acute administration of <it>Pistacia lentiscus </it>L. essential oil on rat cerebral cortex following transient bilateral common carotid artery occlusion

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Ischemia/reperfusion leads to inflammation and oxidative stress which damages membrane highly polyunsaturated fatty acids (HPUFAs) and eventually induces neuronal death. This study evaluates the effect of the administration of <it...

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Main Authors: Quartu Marina, Serra Maria P, Boi Marianna, Pillolla Giuliano, Melis Tiziana, Poddighe Laura, Del Fiacco Marina, Falconieri Danilo, Carta Gianfranca, Murru Elisabetta, Cordeddu Lina, Piras Antonio, Collu Maria, Banni Sebastiano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
Subjects:
PEA
OEA
Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/11/1/8