Neuroprotective, Anti-Amyloidogenic and Neurotrophic Effects of Apigenin in an Alzheimer’s Disease Mouse Model

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by extracellular senile plaques and intracellular neurofibrillary tangles in the brain. Amyloid-β peptides (Aβ) are considered to play a critical role in the onset and progression of AD. Apigenin (4',5,7-trihydroxyflavon...

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Main Authors: Lu Zhang, Jian-Fei Li, Jun-Li Wang, Xiao-Xu Li, Rui Liu, Le Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-08-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/18/8/9949