Publications by authors named "Shu-Hu Sun"

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  • - Vasonatrin peptide (VNP) is a new synthetic substance with known cardiovascular effects, but its impact on the nervous system, particularly on dopaminergic neurons, hasn't been well-studied.
  • - In experiments, VNP was found to protect dopaminergic neurons from damage caused by MPP(+), significantly improving neuron survival and promoting axon growth and length.
  • - The protective effects of VNP appear to be linked to an increase in cGMP levels and rely on specific cellular signaling pathways, suggesting it could be a potential treatment for neuron degeneration in Parkinson's disease.
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