Differentially expressed genes in Hirudo medicinalis ganglia after acetyl-L-carnitine treatment.

Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALC) is a naturally occurring substance that, when administered at supra-physiological concentration, is neuroprotective. It is involved in membrane stabilization and in enhancement of mitochondrial functions. It is a molecule of considerable interest for its clinical application...

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Main Authors: Giuseppe Federighi, Monica Macchi, Rodolfo Bernardi, Rossana Scuri, Marcello Brunelli, Mauro Durante, Giovanna Traina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3537667?pdf=render