neuroprotective
Americanadjective
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"What surprised us is that the neuroprotective response changes depending on the cell's internal conditions," Dus said.
From Science Daily • Jan. 27, 2026
"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
A research team led by Prof. Dr Hilmar Bading, neurobiologist at Heidelberg University, examined a neuroprotective molecule that belongs to a novel drug class.
From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2024
The team also looked for signs that the stem cells were having a neuroprotective effect -- that is, protecting nerve cells from further damage.
From Science Daily • Nov. 27, 2023
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