Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Neuroinflammation Intervention with Medicinal Plants: A Critical and Narrative Review of the Current Literature
Pharmaceuticals,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(1), P. 133 - 133
Published: Jan. 20, 2025
Neuroinflammation
is
a
key
factor
in
the
progression
of
neurodegenerative
diseases,
driven
by
dysregulation
molecular
pathways
and
activation
brain’s
immune
system,
resulting
release
pro-inflammatory
oxidative
molecules.
This
chronic
inflammation
exacerbated
peripheral
leukocyte
infiltration
into
central
nervous
system.
Medicinal
plants,
with
their
historical
use
traditional
medicine,
have
emerged
as
promising
candidates
to
mitigate
neuroinflammation
offer
sustainable
alternative
for
addressing
conditions
green
healthcare
framework.
review
evaluates
effects
medicinal
plants
on
neuroinflammation,
emphasizing
mechanisms
action,
effective
dosages,
clinical
implications,
based
systematic
search
databases
such
PubMed,
SCOPUS,
Web
Science.
The
findings
highlight
that
like
Cleistocalyx
nervosum
var.
paniala,
Curcuma
longa,
Cannabis
sativa,
Dioscorea
nipponica
reduce
cytokines
(TNF-α,
IL-6,
IL-1β),
inhibit
enzymes
(COX-2
iNOS),
activate
antioxidant
pathways,
particularly
Nrf2.
NF-κB
primary
pathway
inhibited
across
studies.
While
anti-inflammatory
potential
these
significant,
variability
dosages
phytochemical
compositions
limits
translation.
Here,
we
are
modulators
underscoring
therapeutic
potential.
Future
research
should
focus
animal
models,
standardized
protocols,
safety
assessments,
integrating
advanced
methodologies,
genetic
studies
nanotechnology,
enhance
applicability
disease
management.
Language: Английский
Effect of nutritional supplements on gut microbiome in individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders: a systematic review and narrative synthesis
Elaheh Dehghani,
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Keyvan Karimi,
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Soheil Arekhi
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et al.
BMC Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: March 29, 2025
Neurodevelopmental
disorders
(NDDs)
encompass
a
range
of
disruptive
conditions
with
varying
prevalence
rates
and
multiple
contributing
factors.
Recent
studies
have
suggested
potential
connection
between
NDDs
the
gut-brain
axis.
Furthermore,
there
is
evidence
indicating
that
nutritional
supplements
might
an
impact
on
gastrointestinal
(GI)
behavioral
symptoms.
This
study
aimed
to
explore
effects
gut
microbiota
symptoms
in
individuals
NDDs.
A
systematic
search
databases
such
as
PubMed,
Scopus,
Web
Science,
Embase,
APA
PsycINFO
was
conducted,
utilizing
relevant
keywords
until
February
2025.
In
addition,
for
gray
literature
carried
out
Google
Scholar
ProQuest.
The
risk
bias
assessed
using
ROBINS-I
tool
non-randomized
RoB-1
randomized
controlled
trials.
Due
heterogeneity
studies,
Synthesis
without
Meta-analysis
(SWiM)
approach
employed.
overall
findings
from
indicated
positive
supplementation
reducing
Gastrointestinal
Severity
Index
(GIS)
score
alleviating
GI
Supplementation
probiotics
vitamins
increased
good
microbiomes
(GM)
decrease
bad
(BM)
among
autism
spectrum
disorder
(ASD).
Moreover,
Firmicutes
Bacteroidetes
ratio
(F/R
ratio)
exhibited
significant
changes
after
supplementation.
Additionally,
improvements
were
observed
various
assessment
scores,
including
ATEC,
ABC,
CARS,
PGI-2.
Nutritional
can
influence
by
modulating
microbiome,
dysbiosis,
enhancing
barrier
integrity.
Shifting
F/R
be
considered
reason
improving
influencing
neurotransmitter
activity
neuroinflammation.
Targeting
axis
interventions
focus
offers
promising
adjunct
therapy
management
NDD.
Registration
review
protocol.
PROSPERO
registration
no.
CRD42023460449.
Language: Английский
Pathological and Inflammatory Consequences of Aging
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 404 - 404
Published: March 12, 2025
Aging
is
a
complex,
progressive,
and
irreversible
biological
process
that
entails
numerous
structural
functional
changes
in
the
organism.
These
affect
all
bodily
systems,
reducing
their
ability
to
respond
adapt
environment.
Chronic
inflammation
one
of
key
factors
driving
development
age-related
diseases,
ultimately
causing
substantial
decline
abilities
older
individuals.
This
persistent
inflammatory
state
(commonly
known
as
“inflammaging”)
characterized
by
elevated
levels
pro-inflammatory
cytokines,
an
increase
oxidative
stress,
perturbation
immune
homeostasis.
Several
factors,
including
cellular
senescence,
contribute
this
milieu,
thereby
amplifying
conditions
such
cardiovascular
disease,
neurodegeneration,
metabolic
disorders.
Exploring
mechanisms
chronic
aging
essential
for
developing
targeted
interventions
aimed
at
promoting
healthy
aging.
review
explains
strong
connection
between
inflammation,
highlighting
potential
therapeutic
approaches
like
pharmacological
treatments,
dietary
strategies,
lifestyle
changes.
Language: Английский
Neurobiological and Microbiota Alterations After Bariatric Surgery: Implications for Hunger, Appetite, Taste, and Long-Term Metabolic Health
Brain Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 363 - 363
Published: March 31, 2025
Bariatric
surgery
(BS)
is
an
effective
intervention
for
obesity,
inducing
significant
neurobiological
and
gut
microbiota
changes
that
influence
hunger,
appetite,
taste
perception,
long-term
metabolic
health.
This
narrative
review
examines
these
alterations
by
analyzing
recent
findings
from
clinical
preclinical
studies,
including
neuroimaging,
microbiome
sequencing,
hormonal
assessments.
BS
modulates
appetite-regulating
hormones,
reducing
ghrelin
while
increasing
glucagon-like
peptide-1
(GLP-1)
peptide
tyrosine-tyrosine
(PYY),
leading
to
enhanced
satiety
decreased
caloric
intake.
Neuroimaging
studies
reveal
structural
functional
in
brain
regions
involved
reward
processing
cognitive
control,
contributing
reduced
cravings
altered
food
choices.
Additionally,
reshapes
the
microbiota,
beneficial
species
such
as
Akkermansia
muciniphila,
which
pathways
through
short-chain
fatty
acid
production
bile
metabolism.
These
highlight
complex
interplay
between
post-surgical
regulation.
Understanding
mechanisms
essential
optimizing
post-operative
care,
nutritional
strategies
behavioral
interventions.
Future
research
should
explore
how
impact
outcomes,
guiding
development
of
targeted
therapies
enhance
recovery
quality
life
patients.
Language: Английский