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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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Singh's pre-clinical research suggests that agmatine and thiamine may help protect RGCs and maintain visual function, offering neuroprotective potential.

From Science Daily • Nov. 4, 2025

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

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2025

"The overall evidence still overwhelmingly sides with physical activity being neuroprotective," said Gardner, who is now at the Sheba Medical Center in Israel.

From Science Daily • May 31, 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

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

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