Pharmacological Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
76(6), P. 1291 - 1325
Published: July 16, 2024
Over
4
decades
of
research
support
the
link
between
Alzheimer
disease
(AD)
and
somatostatin
[somatotropin-releasing
inhibitory
factor
(SRIF)].
SRIF
SRIF-expressing
neurons
play
an
essential
role
in
brain
function,
modulating
hippocampal
activity
memory
formation.
Loss
rests
at
center
a
series
interdependent
pathological
events
driven
by
amyloid-β
peptide
(Aβ),
culminating
cognitive
decline
dementia.
The
connection
AD
further
extends
to
neuropsychiatric
symptoms,
seizure
activity,
inflammation,
whereas
preclinical
investigations
show
or
receptor
agonist
administration
capable
enhancing
cognition.
subtype-4
activation
particular
presents
unique
attributes,
with
potential
mitigate
learning
decline,
reduce
comorbid
enhance
enzymatic
degradation
Aβ
brain.
Here,
we
review
links
along
therapeutic
implications.
SIGNIFICANCE
STATEMENT:
Somatostatin
somatostatin-expressing
are
extensively
involved
contributing
Targeting
somatostatin-mediated
processes
has
significant
for
treatment
disease.
Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 916 - 916
Published: March 11, 2023
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD),
as
a
neurodegenerative
disorder,
usually
develops
slowly
but
gradually
worsens.
It
accounts
for
approximately
70%
of
dementia
cases
worldwide,
and
is
recognized
by
WHO
public
health
priority.
Being
multifactorial
disease,
the
origins
AD
are
not
satisfactorily
understood.
Despite
huge
medical
expenditures
attempts
to
discover
new
pharmaceuticals
or
nanomedicines
in
recent
years,
there
no
cure
many
successful
treatments
available.
The
current
review
supports
introspection
on
latest
scientific
results
from
specialized
literature
regarding
molecular
cellular
mechanisms
brain
photobiomodulation,
complementary
method
with
implications
AD.
State-of-the-art
pharmaceutical
formulations,
development
nanoscale
materials,
bionanoformulations
applications
perspectives
highlighted.
Another
goal
this
was
speed
transition
completely
paradigms
multi-target
management
AD,
facilitate
remodeling
through
therapeutic
models
high-tech
light
lasers
integrative
nanomedicine
future.
In
conclusion,
insights
interdisciplinary
approach,
including
photobiomodulation
(PBM)
applied
human
clinical
trials,
combined
drug
delivery
systems
easily
overcome
protective
barriers,
could
open
avenues
rejuvenate
our
central
nervous
system,
most
fascinating
complex
organ.
Picosecond
transcranial
laser
stimulation
be
successfully
used
cross
blood-brain
barrier
together
nanotechnologies,
therapy.
Original,
smart
targeted
multifunctional
solutions
nanodrugs
may
soon
developed
treat
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(2), P. 321 - 321
Published: Jan. 9, 2024
Effective
therapeutics
for
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
are
in
great
demand
worldwide.
In
our
previous
work,
we
responded
to
this
need
by
synthesizing
novel
drug
candidates
consisting
of
4-amino-2,3-polymethylenequinolines
conjugated
with
butylated
hydroxytoluene
via
fixed-length
alkylimine
or
alkylamine
linkers
(spacers)
and
studying
their
bioactivities
pertaining
AD
treatment.
Here,
report
significant
extensions
these
studies,
including
the
use
variable-length
spacers
more
detailed
biological
characterizations.
Conjugates
were
potent
inhibitors
acetylcholinesterase
(AChE,
most
active
was
Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
69(4), P. 731 - 743
Published: March 15, 2022
Abstract
In
this
research,
nine
novel
heterocyclic
Schiff
base
derivatives
(
10–18
)
bearing
an
aryl
sulfonate
moiety
were
designed,
synthesized
for
the
first
time,
and
characterized.
Then,
their
inhibitory
effects
on
acetyl‐
butyrylcholinesterase
(AChE
BChE)
investigated
in
vitro
conditions.
Moreover,
antioxidant
activities
examined
by
DPPH
ABTS
methods.
The
results
indicated
that
some
of
tested
molecules
had
varying
enzyme
inhibition
activities.
We
determined
compounds
8
,
9
14
17
18
with
IC
50
values
ranging
from
89.30
to
111.28
μM
against
BChE,
respectively
compared
standard
compound
galanthamine
(IC
=
125.88
μM).
On
other
hand,
tested,
only
5
36.64
μM)
displayed
activity
higher
than
AChE.
assay,
15
161.93
μM),
16
191.76
107.55
showed
BHT
203.50
it
was
assay
bases
10
–
(except
BHT.
Arabian Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(4), P. 104604 - 104604
Published: Jan. 23, 2023
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
is
a
major
health
challenge
worldwide,
especially
among
the
elderly.
The
associated
with
cognitive
and
memory
deficits.
This
study
investigated
effect
of
Hibiscus
sabdariffa
synthesized-gold
nanoparticles
(HS-AuNPs)
on
AlCl3-induced
deficits
in
rats.
Forty-two
male
Wistar
rats
were
divided
into
six
groups
(n
=
7).
Group
I
served
as
control.
Rats
group
II
-
V
exposed
to
AlCl3
(100
mg/kg)
induce
AD.
III
treated
5
mg/kg
donepezil,
10
HS-AuNPs,
respectively,
for
14
days.
Behavioral
tests
carried
out
day
28
42.
At
end
animal
experiment,
sacrificed
used
various
biochemical
assays
gene
expression.
AD
showed
learning
impairment,
these
conditions
ameliorated
by
HS-AuNPs.
Significant
(p
<
0.05)
elevation
activities
acetylcholinesterase,
monoamine
oxidase
adenosine
deaminase,
well
malondialdehyde
levels
was
noted.
A
significant
reduction
superoxide
dismutase
(SOD),
glutathione
peroxidase
(GPx)
reduced
(GSH)
noted
b.w.
doses
In
addition,
increased
mRNA
expression
cyclooxygenase-2
(COX-2)
beta-secretase
1
(BACE-1)
caused
assuaged
HS-AuNPs
treatment.
Based
against
AD,
could
be
considered
potential
therapeutic
agent
managing
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(14), P. 16311 - 16321
Published: March 26, 2024
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
is
the
most
common
type
of
dementia,
affecting
over
50
million
people
worldwide.
Currently,
approved
medications
for
AD
inhibit
activity
acetylcholinesterase
(AChE),
but
these
treatments
often
come
with
harmful
side
effects.
There
growing
interest
in
use
natural
compounds
prevention,
alleviation,
and
treatment.
This
trend
driven
by
anticipation
that
substances
may
incur
fewer
effects
than
existing
medications.
research
presents
a
computational
approach
combining
machine
learning
structural
modeling
to
discover
from
medicinal
mushrooms
high
potential
AChE.
First,
we
developed
deep
neural
network
capable
rapidly
screening
vast
number
indicate
their
AChE
activity.
Subsequently,
applied
models
screen
BACMUSHBASE
database,
which
catalogs
bioactive
cultivated
wild
mushroom
varieties
local
Thailand,
resulting
identification
five
promising
compounds.
Next,
identified
underwent
molecular
docking
techniques
calculate
binding
energy
between
allowed
us
refine
selection
two
compounds,
erinacerin
A
hericenone
B.
Further
analysis
patterns
target
protein
revealed
both
displayed
profiles
similar
combined
characteristics
donepezil
galanthamine,
prescription
drugs
AD.
We
propose
derived
Hericium
erinaceus
(also
known
as
lion's
mane
mushroom),
are
suitable
candidates
further
development
into
symptom-alleviating
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: July 17, 2024
Donepezil
in
combination
with
memantine
is
a
widely
used
clinical
therapy
for
moderate
to
severe
dementia.
However,
real-world
population
data
on
the
long-term
safety
of
donepezil
are
incomplete
and
variable.
Therefore,
aim
this
study
was
analyze
adverse
events
(AEs)
according
US
Food
Drug
Administration
Adverse
Event
Reporting
System
(FAERS)
provide
evidence
monitoring
therapy.
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 138 - 138
Published: Jan. 16, 2025
Origanum
majorana
L.,
also
known
as
sweet
marjoram,
is
a
plant
with
multiple
uses,
both
in
the
culinary
field
and
traditional
medicine,
because
of
its
major
antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory,
antimicrobial,
digestive
properties.
In
this
research,
we
focused
on
effects
O.
essential
oil
(OmEO,
at
concentrations
25,
150,
300
μL/L),
evaluating
chemical
structure
well
impact
cognitive
performance
oxidative
stress,
naive
zebrafish
(Danio
rerio),
scopolamine-induced
amnesic
model
(SCOP,
100
μM).
The
fish
behavior
was
analyzed
novel
tank-diving
test
(NTT),
Y-maze
test,
object
recognition
(NOR)
test.
We
investigated
acetylcholinesterase
(AChE)
activity
brain's
stress
status.
parallel,
performed
silico
predictions
(research
conducted
using
computational
models)
pharmacokinetic
properties
main
compounds
identified
OmEO,
platforms
such
SwissADME,
pKCSM,
ADMETlab
2.0,
ProTox-II.
results
revealed
that
were
trans-sabinene
hydrate
(36.11%),
terpinen-4-ol
(17.97%),
linalyl
acetate
(9.18%),
caryophyllene
oxide
(8.25%),
α-terpineol
(6.17%).
OmEO
can
enhance
memory
through
AChE
inhibition,
reduce
SCOP-induced
anxiety
by
increasing
time
spent
top
zone
NTT,
significantly
markers.
These
findings
underscore
potential
to
improve
impairment
associated
disorders,
including
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD).