Taurine increases hippocampal neurogenesis in aging mice
Aging is associated with increased inflammation and reduced hippocampal neurogenesis, which may in turn contribute to cognitive impairment. Taurine is a free amino acid found in numerous diets, with anti-inflammatory properties. Although abundant in the young brain, the decrease in taurine concentra...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2015-05-01
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| Series: | Stem Cell Research |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1873506115000434 |