Treating cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injuries with salvianolate

Salvianolic acid B, also called salvia magnesium acetate, is a phenolic acid compound composed of three Danshensu units and one molecule of caffeic acid. Salvianolic acid B exerts strong resistance to oxidative stress and inflammatory reaction, and improves energy metabolism against cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injuries. Dr...

Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 28, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news