schisandrin

plural schisandrins

1. Any of a group of biochemically active compounds found in the woody vine Schisandra chinensis

   Our previous studies have demonstrated that schisandrin B (Sch B), an antioxidant lignan from Schisandra chinensis, could protect mouse brain against scopolamine- and cisplatin-induced neuronal dysfunction.

   2015 November 11, “Schisandrin B Ameliorates ICV-Infused Amyloid β Induced Oxidative Stress and Neuronal Dysfunction through Inhibiting RAGE/NF-κB/MAPK and Up-Regulating HSP/Beclin Expression”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI