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Alda-1 Alleviates the Cognitive Deficits in D-galactose-induced Aging Mice by Regulating Oxidative Stress, Neuroinflammation, and Mitochondrial Biogenesis

The Journals of Gerontology. Series A, Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences

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Liang T, Wang L, Kang S et al.

The Journals of Gerontology. Series A, Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences · 25 Sep 2026

doi.org/10.1093/gerona/glag241 PubMed

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