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ABSTRACT:
SUBMITTER: Roy Choudhury G
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4388695 | biostudies-literature | 2015
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
PloS one 20150407 4
Astrocytes outnumber neurons and serve many metabolic and trophic functions in the mammalian brain. Preserving astrocytes is critical for normal brain function as well as for protecting the brain against various insults. Our previous studies have indicated that methylene blue (MB) functions as an alternative electron carrier and enhances brain metabolism. In addition, MB has been shown to be protective against neurodegeneration and brain injury. In the current study, we investigated the protecti ...[more]