Effects of betaine on lipopolysaccharide-induced memory impairment in mice and the involvement of GABA transporter 2

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Betaine (glycine betaine or trimethylglycine) plays important roles as an osmolyte and a methyl donor in animals. While betaine is reported to suppress expression of proinflammatory molecules and reduce oxidative stress in aged rat k...

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Main Authors: Miwa Masaya, Tsuboi Mizuki, Noguchi Yumiko, Enokishima Aoi, Nabeshima Toshitaka, Hiramatsu Masayuki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:Journal of Neuroinflammation
Online Access:http://www.jneuroinflammation.com/content/8/1/153