Polysaccharides with antioxidant activity: Extraction, beneficial roles, biological mechanisms, structure-function relationships, and future perspectives: A review
Xiao‐fei Liu,
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Liufang Huang,
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Xuewu Zhang
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et al.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
300, P. 140221 - 140221
Published: Jan. 22, 2025
Language: Английский
Prolactin protects hippocampal neurons against H2O2-induced neurotoxicity by suppressing BAX and NOX4 via the NF-κB signaling pathway
Fernando Macías,
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Miriam Ulloa,
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Carmen Clapp
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et al.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(11), P. e0313328 - e0313328
Published: Nov. 5, 2024
Reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
are
physiological
byproducts
of
neuronal
metabolism.
However,
an
imbalance
between
ROS
generation
and
antioxidant
capacity,
often
driven
by
dysregulated
pro-oxidant
enzymes
like
nicotinamide
adenine
dinucleotide
phosphate
oxidases
(NOX),
can
result
in
deleterious
oxidative
stress.
This
stress
is
a
critical
factor
the
pathogenesis
neurodegenerative
diseases.
While
interventions
with
broad-spectrum
antioxidants
have
demonstrated
limited
efficacy,
modulation
endogenous
mechanisms
presents
promising
therapeutic
avenue.
Here,
we
investigated
potential
neuroprotective
hormone
prolactin
to
mitigate
subsequent
cell
death.
Prolactin
protected
primary
mouse
hippocampal
neurons
from
hydrogen
peroxide
(H
2
O
)-induced
damage.
reduced
levels,
lipid
peroxidation,
apoptosis,
its
effects
were
occluded
specific
receptor
antagonist
(G129R-hPRL).
Mechanistically,
suppressed
H
-induced
mRNA
upregulation
pro-oxidative
Nox4
pro-apoptotic
Bax
.
Moreover,
induced
nuclear
kappa
B
(NF-κB)
translocation,
inhibition
NF-κB
signaling
pathway
abolished
transcriptional
prolactin,
indicating
central
role
prolactin-mediated
protection.
Our
findings
indicate
that
exerts
potent
modulating
expression
,
thereby
reducing
apoptosis.
study
underscores
attenuating
suggests
possible
treatment
Language: Английский
Traumatic brain injury and prolactin
Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 3, 2024
Language: Английский
Role of Glutathione in Parkinson's Disease Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Potential of Polyphenols
Chengu Niu,
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Miaoxian Dong,
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Yingcai Niu
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et al.
Phytotherapy Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 17, 2024
ABSTRACT
Oxidative
stress
is
recognized
to
have
a
central
role
in
the
initiation
and
progression
of
Parkinson's
disease
(PD).
Within
brain,
neurons
are
particularly
sensitive
oxidation
due
part
their
weak
intrinsic
antioxidant
defense.
Theoretically,
mostly
depend
on
neighboring
astrocytes
provide
protection
by
supplying
cysteine‐containing
products
for
glutathione
(GSH)
synthesis.
Astrocytes
possess
several
amino
acid
transport
systems
GSH
its
precursors.
Indeed,
most
abundant
nervous
system.
The
depletion
and/or
alterations
metabolism
brain
contribute
pathogenesis
PD.
Noteworthy,
polyphenols
potent
activity
can
augment
redox
Numerous
vitro
vivo
studies
indicated
that
exhibit
neuroprotective
effects
Epidemiological
found
an
association
between
consumption
dietary
lower
PD
risk.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
current
knowledge
biosynthesis
with
emphasis
contribution
therapeutic
potential
particular,
focus
increase
levels
against
Furthermore,
some
challenges
future
perspectives
polyphenol‐based
therapies
also
discussed.
Language: Английский