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schizandrin

schizandrin is the alternative form of schisandrin.

Meaning of schisandrin

Noun

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...

Forms of schizandrin

pluralschizandrins

Questions about schizandrin

What is schizandrin the alternative form of?
Schizandrin is the alternative form of schisandrin.

Words near schizandrin in the dictionary

  1. schiz
  2. schiz-
  3. schizaeaceous
  4. schizandra
  5. schizandras
  6. schizandrin
  7. schizandrins
  8. schizanthus
  9. schizanthuses
  10. schizasterid
  11. schizasterids

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