The Neuroprotective Effect of Puerarin in Acute Spinal Cord Injury Rats

The Neuroprotective Effect of Puerarin in Acute Spinal Cord Injury Rats

Background: Acute spinal cord injury (SCI) leads to permanent disabilities. This study evaluated the neuroprotective effect of puerarin, a natural extract, in a rat model of SCI. Methods: Acute SCI models were established in rats using a modified Allen's method. Locomotor function was evaluated...

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Main Authors: Dapeng Zhang, Guozhang Ma, Mingming Hou, Tao Zhang, Limin Chen, Chengbin Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cell Physiol Biochem Press GmbH & Co KG 2016-08-01
Series:Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry
Subjects:
Apoptosis
PI3K/Akt
Inflammation
Spinal cord injury
Puerarin
Neuroprotection
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/447822

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