Simvastatin Protects Dopaminergic Neurons Against MPP < sup > + < /sup > -Induced Oxidative Stress and Regulates the Endogenous Anti-Oxidant System Through ERK

Conclusion: Our results provide strong evidence that ERK1/2-mediated modulation of the anti-oxidant system after simvastatin treatment may partially explain the anti-oxidant activity in experimental parkinsonian models. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the critical roles of simvastatin via the ERK1/2-mediated modulation of the anti-oxidant system, which may be relevant for treating PD.Cell Physiol Biochem 2018;51:1957 –1968
Source: Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry - Category: Cytology Source Type: research