Neuroprotective mechanisms of Ginkgo biloba extract (EGb761) in Alzheimer's disease.
EGb761 consists of two major groups of substances, flavonoids and terpenoids. Using human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells, the present study demonstrated that, EGb761 could block Abeta-42 (a 42-amino acid cytoxic form of beta amyloid protein)-induced cell apoptosis, reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumul...
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| Language: | English Chinese |
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2010
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| Online Access: | http://library.cuhk.edu.hk/record=b6075266 http://repository.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/en/item/cuhk-344899 |