The GABA<sub>A</sub>-Benzodiazepine Receptor Antagonist Flumazenil Abolishes the Anxiolytic Effects of the Active Constituents of <i>Crocus sativus</i> L. Crocins in Rats

Anxiety is a chronic severe psychiatric disorder. Crocins are among the various bioactive components of the plant <i>Crocus sativus</i> L. (Iridaceae) and their implication in anxiety is well-documented. However, which is the mechanism of action underlying the anti-anxiety effects of cro...

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Main Authors: Nikolaos Pitsikas, Petros A. Tarantilis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/25/23/5647