Neuroprotective Effects of the Cultivated Chondrus crispus in a C. elegans Model of Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in the elderly people, currently with no cure. Its mechanisms are not well understood, thus studies targeting cause-directed therapy or prevention are needed. This study uses the transgenic Caenorhabditis elegans PD model....

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Main Authors: Jinghua Liu, Arjun H. Banskota, Alan T. Critchley, Jeff Hafting, Balakrishnan Prithiviraj
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-04-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/13/4/2250