Beta-asarone is an orally active and BBB-penetrable anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective agent. It is the major ingredient of Acorus tatarinowii Schott. It can protect nerve cells from apoptosis and autophagy, inhibit the expression of α-synuclein, and provide myocardial protection, making it suitable for the study of neurological and cardiovascular diseases.
- Orally active and BBB-penetrable
- Anti-inflammatory agent
- Neuroprotective agent
- Protects nerve cells from apoptosis and autophagy
- Inhibits expression of α-synuclein
- Provides myocardial protection
- Used in the study of neurological and cardiovascular diseases