Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 21, 2026

Strategies for Study of Neuroprotection from Cold-preconditioning
Published on: September 2, 2010
Neuroprotection by tetracyclines
1Departamento de Neurociencias, Universidad del País Vasco, E-48940 Leioa, Vizcaya, Spain.
Abstract:
The neuroprotective properties of tetracyclines have been clearly established in rodent models of acute and chronic neurodegeneration during the past few years. Recent findings have provided novel insights into the molecular and cellular mechanisms of protection of neurons and oligodendrocytes by tetracyclines. These advances have prompted several clinical trials with minocycline, the most effective tetracycline, which are still in their early phases. Thus, tetracyclines hold great promise as therapeutic agents for the treatment of human neurodegenerative diseases.
Related Concept Videos
Tetanus
Neurogenesis and Regeneration of Nervous Tissue
Botulism
The Blood-brain Barrier
Neurochemical Transmission: Sites of Drug Action

