Tegaserod mimics the neurostimulatory glycan polysialic acid and promotes nervous system repair
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Tegaserod mimics the neurostimulatory glycan polysialic acid and promotes nervous system repair
Glycans attached to the cell surface via proteins or lipids or exposed in the extracellular matrix affect many cellular processes, including neuritogenesis, cell survival and migration, as well as synaptic activity and plasticity. These functions make glycans attractive molecules for stimulating repair of the injured nervous system. Yet, glycans are often difficult to synthesize or isolate and ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Neuropharmacology
سال: 2014
ISSN: 0028-3908
DOI: 10.1016/j.neuropharm.2013.09.014