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neuroprotective

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[noor-oh-pruh-tek-tiv, nyoor-] / ˌnʊər oʊ prəˈtɛk tɪv, ˌnyʊər- /

adjective

  1. used to protect nerve cells from impairment or other damage.


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These results indicate that arginine's benefits may involve not only preventing aggregation but also providing broader neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects.

From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2025

"They activate neuroprotective and cardio protective mechanisms to limit damages."

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2025

CBN achieves its neuroprotective effect by preventing this mitochondrial dysfunction -- but how exactly CBN does this, and whether scientists can improve CBN's neuroprotective abilities, has remained unclear.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2024

After four months, doctors diagnosed Benton with activity-dependent neuroprotective protein syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that results in many symptoms, including autism and other intellectual disabilities.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 23, 2023

The new procedure, known as neuroprotective CPR, has three components.

From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2023