Nutraceutical agents with anti-inflammatory properties prevent dietary saturated-fat induced disturbances in blood-brain barrier function in wild-type mice

Background: Emerging evidence suggests that disturbances in the blood–brain barrier (BBB) may be pivotal to the pathogenesis and pathology of vascular-based neurodegenerative disorders. Studies suggest that heightened systemic and central inflammations are associated with BBB dysfunction. This study...

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Main Authors: Takechi, Ryusuke, Pallebage-Gamarallage, Menuka, Lam, Virginie, Giles, Corey, Mamo, John
Format: Journal Article
Published: BioMed Central Ltd. 2013
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/25219