Research Article

Salidroside Protects Dopaminergic Neurons by Preserving Complex I Activity via DJ-1/Nrf2-Mediated Antioxidant Pathway

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Role of DJ-1/Nrf2-mediated antioxidant effect for the maintenance of complex I activity and neuroprotective effect of Sal. Sal reversed MPP+/MPTP-induced impairment of complex I activity in MN9D cells (a) and the substantia nigra of mice (b). Effect of silencing DJ-1 and Nrf2 on complex I activity (c) and cell viability (d) of MN9D cells. Each column represents the mean ± SD (). and , compared with the control group; and , compared with the MPP+/MPTP-treated group; and , compared with the MPP+-Sal treated group.
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