Cycloastragenol Is a Potent Telomerase Activator in Neuronal Cells: Implications for Depression Management.

In conclusion, CAG stimulates telomerase activity in human neonatal keratinocytes and rat neuronal cells, and induces CREB activation followed by tert and bcl2 expression. Furthermore, CAG may have a novel therapeutic role in depression. © 2014 S. Karger AG, Basel.
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Source: Neuro-Signals - July 31, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Ip FC, Ng YP, An HJ, Dai Y, Pang HH, Hu YQ, Chin AC, Harley CB, Wong YH, Ip NY Tags: Neurosignals Source Type: research