Translational Neuroscience (May 2020)

EGCG modulates PKD1 and ferroptosis to promote recovery in ST rats

  • Wang Jianjun,
  • Chen Ying,
  • Chen Long,
  • Duan Yanzhi,
  • Kuang Xuejun,
  • Peng Zhao,
  • Li Conghui,
  • Li Yuanhao,
  • Xiao Yang,
  • Jin Hao,
  • Tan Quandan,
  • Zhang Shaofeng,
  • Zhu Bopei,
  • Tang Yinjuan

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1515/tnsci-2020-0119
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 11, no. 1
pp. 173 – 181

Abstract

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Spinal cord injury (SCI) causes devastating loss of function and neuronal death without effective treatment. (−)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) has antioxidant properties and plays an essential role in the nervous system. However, the underlying mechanism by which EGCG promotes neuronal survival and functional recovery in complete spinal cord transection (ST) remains unclear.

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