Phytoceramide Shows Neuroprotection and Ameliorates Scopolamine-Induced Memory Impairment

The function and the role phytoceramide (PCER) and phytosphingosine (PSO) in the central nervous system has not been well studied. This study was aimed at investigating the possible roles of PCER and PSO in glutamate-induced neurotoxicity in cultured neuronal cells and memory function in mice. Phyto...

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Main Authors: Seikwan Oh, Jong Hoon Ryu, Sohyeon Moon, Jae-Chul Jung, Yeonju Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-10-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/16/11/9090/