Neuroprotective Properties of Picroside II in a Rat Model of Focal Cerebral Ischemia

The aim of this study was to explore the effect of picroside II on neuronal apoptosis and the expression of caspase-3 and poly ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP) following middle cerebral artery occlusion/reperfusion in male Wistar rats. Picroside II (10 mg/kg) was administered intravenously into the tail...

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Main Authors: Fang Du, Yun-liang Guo, Xin-ying Xu, Qin Li, Zhen Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-11-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/11/11/4580/