Protective effects of saffron extract and its active constituent crocin against oxidative stress and spatial learning and memory deficits induced by chronic stress in rats.

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• Publication year

  2011

• Venue

  European Journal of Pharmacology

• Publication date

  2011-09-30

• Fields of study

  Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Environmental Science

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  DOI 10.1016/j.ejphar.2011.05.012PMID 21616066
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