Neuroprotection against Aβ25-35-induced apoptosis by Salvia miltiorrhiza extract in SH-SY5Y cells.

The neurotoxicity of β-amyloid protein (Aβ) contributes significantly to the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD), and hence the attractive therapeutic strategies focusing on the modulation of Aβ-induced neurotoxicity are warranted. The present study aims to investigate the neuroprotection and underlying mechanisms by which Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge (Lamiaceae) extract (SME) protects against Aβ25-35-induced apoptosis in SH-SY5Y cells. 2h Pre-treatment of SH-SY5Y cells with SME (0.