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Liposome-based loading enhances the distribution of nicotinamide riboside chloride into the brain and its neuroprotective effects in cerebral ischemic mice

Xinxin Xie, Qianqian Kong, Yan Chen, Zhongzheng Yang, Zeqiang Wu, Yue Xiao, Yajun Chen, Zhiyuan Yu, Xiang Luo, Wensheng Qu
Journal of Neurorestoratology 2024 12; 2; 100111

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Study snapshot

DesignIntravenous pharmacokinetic, distribution and cerebral-ischemia experiments
ModelHealthy and cerebral-ischemia mice
SampleMultiple mouse experiments; no human participants
InterventionLiposomal NR chloride versus conventional NR chloride solution, administered by intravenous bolus
DurationAcute pharmacokinetics and model-specific follow-up
EndpointsPlasma exposure; Brain distribution; Infarct and behavioral measures

What the study showed, in plain terms

An experimental liposomal NR chloride preparation improved exposure and selected stroke-model outcomes after intravenous administration in mice.

Key findings

The study used bolus intravenous dosing, including a 40 mg/kg PK comparison. Its exposure differences describe that preparation and route.

What this study can and cannot tell us

This does not establish improved oral absorption, cognitive benefit or stroke treatment from a retail liposomal NR capsule. Group-level methods and full disclosures were not verified from the accessible publisher abstract.

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