Translational Neuroscience (Nov 2021)

Cryptotanshinone ameliorates CUS-induced depressive-like behaviors in mice

  • Wang Kaixin,
  • Zhai Qingling,
  • Wang Sanwang,
  • Li Qiongyu,
  • Liu Jing,
  • Meng Fantao,
  • Wang Wentao,
  • Zhang Jinjie,
  • Wang Dan,
  • Zhao Di,
  • Liu Cuilan,
  • Dai Juanjuan,
  • Li Chen,
  • Cui Minghu,
  • Chen Jinbo

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1515/tnsci-2020-0198
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 12, no. 1
pp. 469 – 481

Abstract

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Cryptotanshinone (CPT), a natural quinoid diterpene, isolated from Salvia miltiorrhiza, has shown various pharmacological properties. However, its effect on chronic unpredictable stress (CUS)-induced depression phenotypes and the underlying mechanism remain unclear. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate whether CPT could exert an antidepressant effect.

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