Neuroprotective effect of Aronia melanocarpa extract against glutamate-induced oxidative stress in HT22 cells

Abstract Background Glutamate (an endogenous excitatory neurotransmitter) at high concentrations contributes to the development of neurodegenerative diseases. Aronia melanocarpa (A. melanocarpa) berries contain anthocyanins and have high antioxidant activities. In this study, we evaluated whether A....

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Main Authors: Hyeon Yong Lee, Jin Bae Weon, Gahee Ryu, Woo Seung Yang, Nam Young Kim, Myong Ki Kim, Choong Je Ma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-017-1716-1