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From: Vagus Nerve Stimulation Exerts the Neuroprotective Effects in Obese-Insulin Resistant Rats, Leading to the Improvement of Cognitive Function

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The effects of VNS on inflammation: plasma TNF-α level (A) and brain TNF-α level (B), brain MDA levels using HPLC system (C) and brain apoptosis including Bax/Bcl-2 ratio using western blot analysis (D) Sham: sham-operated HFD-fed rats; VNS: VNS-treated HFD-fed rats (N = 8 of each group) *p < 0.05 in comparison with the sham group.

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