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neuroprotective

American  
[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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The team then investigated how vitamin K might be producing these neuroprotective effects.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2025

After uncovering this mechanism of CBN's neuroprotective activity, they began applying both academic and industrial drug discovery methods to further characterize and attempt to improve that activity.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 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

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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