Neuroprotective and antioxidant effects of Thalassia testudinum extract BM-21, against acrylamide-induced neurotoxicity in mice

Context: Acrylamide (ACR) neurotoxicity is associated with the enhancement of lipid peroxidation and the reduction of the antioxidative capacity distal axon and nerve terminal regions. The aqueous ethanolic extract of the marine plant Thalassia testudinum, named BM-21, have shown antioxidant, anti-i...

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Main Authors: Roberto Menéndez, Teidy García, Anoland Garateix, Ruth A. Morales, Erik L. Regalado, Abilio Laguna, Olga Valdés, Miguel D. Fernández
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academic Association of Pharmaceutical Sciences from Antofagasta (ASOCIFA) 2014-06-01
Series:Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacognosy Research
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Online Access:http://jppres.com/jppres/pdf/vol2/jppres14.023_2.3.53.pdf