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New Curcumin Compound May Protect, Rebuild Brain Cells After Stroke � Cedars-Sinai; Salk Institute

 ipc  13/02/2011  1466
The scientists created a new molecule from curcumin, a chemical component of the golden-colored spice turmeric, and found in laboratory experiments that it affects mechanisms that protect and help regenerate brain cells after stroke. Research scientist Paul A. Lapchak, PhD, director of Translational Research in the Department of Neurology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, presented these findings(1) Feb 9 at the American Heart Association International Stroke Conference in Los Angeles.

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