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Targeting the Nrf2-dependent mechanism of b-Ecdysterone in attenuating the motor dysfunction in the MPTP/Pro-induced Parkinson’s disease mice model

Hua Rong
1
,
Xiaoming Li
1
,
Chunlei Yu
1
,
Wenbao Wang
2
,
Libo Li
3
,
Tianjiao Xu
1
,
Yisong Ding
2
,
Yingshi Su
2
,
Xiaoli Wang
2

1.
The Institute of Medicine, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, China
2.
School of Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, China
3.
School of Mental Hygiene, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, China
Folia Neuropathol 2024; 62 (1): 83-95
Online publish date: 2023/11/22
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