Repurposing antimalarial artesunate for the prophylactic treatment of depression: Evidence from preclinical research
Abstract Introduction Several studies have linked inflammation and oxidative stress with the pathogenesis of depression. Artesunate is a commonly used medication to treat malaria and has been shown to produce antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, and immunomodulatory effects. However, its prophylactic eff...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2023-01-01
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Series: | Brain and Behavior |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/brb3.2833 |