Safranal acts as a neurorestorative agent in rats with cerebral ischemic stroke via upregulating SIRT1.
Safranal, an active compound in saffron, reduces brain damage after ischemic stroke (IS) by reducing oxidative stress. It promotes neuron survival, stimulates neurogenesis, induces angiogenesis, and increases SIRT1 expression. Silencing SIRT1 reverses these effects. Safranal shows promise for restoring neural function after IS.
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- PubMed:
- 38234630