Brain-derived Neurotropic factor (BDNF) mediates the protective effect of Cucurbita pepo L. on salivary glands of rats exposed to chronic stress evident by structural, biochemical and molecular study

• Main Authors: Hailah M. ALMOHAIMEED (Author), Emad A. ALBADAWI (Author), Zuhair M. MOHAMMEDSALEH (Author), Hadel M. ALGHABBAN (Author), Hanan S. SELEEM (Author), Osama I. RAMADAN (Author), Nasra N. AYUOB (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of São Paulo, 2021-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Acute and chronic stresses affect the salivary glands, representing the source of plasma BDNF during stressful conditions. Pumpkin is a medicinal plant with an evident antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and potential antidepressant effects. Objective To assess the structural and biochemical eff...