Agavins Increase Neurotrophic Factors and Decrease Oxidative Stress in the Brains of High-Fat Diet-Induced Obese Mice
Background: Fructans obtained from agave, called agavins, have recently shown significant benefits for human health including obesity. Therefore, we evaluated the potential of agavins as neuroprotectors and antioxidants by determining their effect on brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and glia...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-08-01
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| Series: | Molecules |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/21/8/998 |