Abstract:Objectives
This study aims to investigate walnut's effect alone and in combination with an enriched environment on brain aging of aged NMRI mice by investigation of cognition and motor functions. Furthermore, it aims to identify the underlying mechanisms by evaluating the expression of relevant genes.
Methods
NMRI mice (12mo.) were fed with a 6% walnut-enriched diet (WED) or control diet respectively, for the duration of 6 mo… Show more
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