Postnatal treatment using curcumin supplements to amend the damage in VPA-induced rodent models of autism

Postnatal treatment using curcumin supplements to amend the damage in VPA-induced rodent models of autism

Abstract Background Valproic acid (VPA) is used as a first-line antiepileptic agent and is undergoing clinical trials for use as a treatment for many disorders. Mothers undergoing VPA treatment during early pregnancy reportedly show increased rates of autism among their offspring. The benefits of cu...

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Main Authors: Maha Al-Askar, Ramesa Shafi Bhat, Manar Selim, Laila Al-Ayadhi, Afaf El-Ansary
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Subjects:
Autism
Neurodevelopment valproic acid
Curcumin
Glutathione
Serotonin
Cytokines
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-017-1763-7

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