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"Using a defined compound (parthenolide) from feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium), they inhibited the vasohibins so that the balance between detyrosinated and tyros
by krunck 3y ago
"Using a defined compound (parthenolide) from feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium), they inhibited the vasohibins so that the balance between detyrosinated and tyrosinated microtubules in neurons of adult animals became similar to that of newborn animals.
This led to a significant acceleration of nerve regeneration."
The compound was extracted from a common daisy-like plant: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanacetum_parthenium https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanacetum_parthenium
- walterbell 3y ago> Although its earliest medicinal use is unknown, it was documented in the 1st century CE as an anti-inflammatory by the Greek herbalist physician Dioscorides.
- jakedata 3y agoThat's why it will cost $100,000 per injection and insurance won't cover it because it is an experimental treatment. For those of you who do not enjoy American style healthcare, I am either happy or sorry for you depending on your individual circumstances.