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Neuroprotective Activity of Hypericum perforatum and Its Major Components

Oliveira, A.I., Pinho, C., Sarmento, B. and Dias, A.C.P. · Frontiers in Plant Science · 2016

Meta-analysis / review

Abstract

This review summarises the neuroprotective activity of Hypericum perforatum and its major components (hypericin, hyperforin, flavonoids), attributed to antioxidant and anti-inflammatory mechanisms relevant to depression and neurodegeneration.

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Oliveira, A.I., Pinho, C., Sarmento, B. and Dias, A.C.P (2016) 'Neuroprotective Activity of Hypericum perforatum and Its Major Components', Frontiers in Plant Science, 7, pp. 1004. doi:10.3389/fpls.2016.01004

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