Neuroprotective Effects of Açaí (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) against Rotenone In Vitro Exposure

Figure 2

Cell viability measurements. (a) SH-SY5Y cells exposure to 5, 15, and 30 nM of rotenone during 24 h showing significant cell mortality for all concentrations; (b, c, and d) SH-SY5Y cells exposure to different concentrations of açaí freeze-dried hydroalcoholic extract during 24, 48, and 72 h showing a hormetic cell response; (e–p) microscopic scanning of SH-SY5Y cells exposure to rotenone and/or açaí freeze-dried hydroalcoholic extract (5 μg/mL) showing the cytotoxic effect of rotenone and the protective action of açaí freeze-dried hydroalcoholic extract. ; ; .

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