CellWell record HH-4805
Neuroprotective effects of icariin in animal models of depression and anxiety: a systematic review of preclinical studies.
He JX; Lin CH; Ling JA; Kuo CL; Lee MS
BMC complementary medicine and therapies ยท 2026
In plain language
A meta-analysis of 23 studies found icariin reduced depression-like behavior in rodent models via neuroprotective, BDNF, and anti-inflammatory pathways, but nearly all animals tested were young adult males.
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