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Neuroprotection

Meaning

Neuroprotection is a strategy encompassing mechanisms and treatments designed to safeguard the central and peripheral nervous systems from cellular damage, dysfunction, and subsequent degeneration. The goal is to preserve neuronal structure and function in the face of acute insults or chronic age-related processes. Effective neuroprotection is a key therapeutic aim in conditions ranging from neurodegenerative diseases to hormonal aging.