| BDNF | Brain-derived neurotrophic factor |
| CO | Cornus officinalis |
| CREB | cAMP response element-binding protein |
| ERK | Extracellular signal-regulated kinase |
| MC | MP and CO |
| MCI | Mild cognitive impairment |
| MP | Mentha piperita |
| NC | Negative control |
| PBS | Phosphate-buffered saline |
| PI | Propidium iodide |
| ROS | Reactive oxygen species |