Secoisolariciresinol diglucoside is a blood-brain barrier protective and anti-inflammatory agent: implications for neuroinflammation
Abstract Background Secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG), the main lignan in flaxseed, is known for its beneficial effects in inflammation, oxidative stress, heart disease, tumor progression, atherosclerosis, and diabetes. SDG might be an attractive natural compound that protects against neuroinfl...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Neuroinflammation |
Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12974-018-1065-0 |