Neuroprotective effects of ginsenoside Rg3 against 24-OH-cholesterol-induced cytotoxicity in cortical neurons

Journal of Ginseng Research

Volumn 34, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 246-253

  Roh, Yoon Seok ^a   Kim, Hyoung Bae ^a   Kang, Chang Won ^a   Kim, Bum Seok ^a   Nah, Seung Yeol ^b   Kim, Jong Hoon ^a  

^a Chonbuk National University   (South Korea)

^b Konkuk University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

24 OH cholesterol oxides; Cortical neurons; Excitotoxicity; Ginsenoside Rg3; Neuroprotection

Indexed keywords

PANAX GINSENG; RATTUS;

EID: 79951804440     PISSN: 12268453     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5142/jgr.2010.34.3.246     Document Type: Article

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