(IMAGE)

National Center of Competence in Research Synapsy

Caption

Mouse parvalbumin neurons. Parvalbumin neurons are affected by oxidative stress in mouse model of schizophrenia. Markers of this neuropathological process can be detected in the blood of human patients, helping to diagnose and potentially treat them with antioxidant compounds.

Credit

@UNIL/CHUV Inès Khadimallah

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