Betulinic acid increases brain-derived neurotrophic factor expression via the PKA, NMDA receptor, and calcineurin pathways in cultured cortical neurons.

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Title: Betulinic acid increases brain-derived neurotrophic factor expression via the PKA, NMDA receptor, and calcineurin pathways in cultured cortical neurons.
Authors: Fukuchi M; Laboratory of Molecular Neuroscience, Faculty of Pharmacy, Takasaki University of Health and Welfare, 60 Nakaorui-machi, Takasaki, Gunma, 370-0033, Japan. fukuchi@takasaki-u.ac.jp., Maeda N; Laboratory of Molecular Neuroscience, Faculty of Pharmacy, Takasaki University of Health and Welfare, 60 Nakaorui-machi, Takasaki, Gunma, 370-0033, Japan., Hoshino S; Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Faculty of Pharmacy, Takasaki University of Health and Welfare, 60 Nakaorui-machi, Takasaki, Gunma, 370-0033, Japan., Huanood G; Laboratory of Molecular Neuroscience, Faculty of Pharmacy, Takasaki University of Health and Welfare, 60 Nakaorui-machi, Takasaki, Gunma, 370-0033, Japan., Watanabe K; Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Faculty of Pharmacy, Takasaki University of Health and Welfare, 60 Nakaorui-machi, Takasaki, Gunma, 370-0033, Japan.
Source: Journal of natural medicines [J Nat Med] 2026 May; Vol. 80 (3), pp. 735-747. Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 Mar 09.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Journal Info: Publisher: Springer Country of Publication: Japan NLM ID: 101518405 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1861-0293 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 13403443 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Nat Med Subsets: MEDLINE; In Process
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ISSN:1861-0293
DOI:10.1007/s11418-026-02025-6