Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
14
Опубликована: Авг. 16, 2023
Introduction:
Post-traumatic
stress
disorder
(PTSD)
is
a
chronic
mental
illness
triggered
by
traumatic
experiences
such
as
wars,
natural
disasters,
or
catastrophes,
and
it
characterized
anxiety,
depression
cognitive
impairment.
Diosgenin
steroidal
sapogenin
with
known
neuroprotective
antioxidant
properties.
This
study
aimed
to
assess
the
pharmacological
potential
of
diosgenin
in
single
prolonged
(SPS)
model
PTSD,
plus
other
behavioral
models
along
any
consequent
alterations
brain
neurochemistry
male
mice.
Methodology:
SPS
was
induced
restraining
animals
for
2
h,
followed
20
min
forced
swim,
recuperation
15
min,
finally,
exposure
ether
induce
anesthesia.
The
SPS-exposed
were
treated
(20,
40,
60
mg/kg)
compared
positive
controls,
fluoxetine
donepezil,
then
they
observed
changes
anxiety/depression-like
behaviors,
After
screening,
postmortem
serotonin,
noradrenaline,
dopamine,
vitamin
C,
adenosine
its
metabolites
inosine
hypoxanthine
quantified
frontal
cortex,
hippocampus,
striatum
high-performance
liquid
chromatography.
Additionally,
animal
serum
screened
corticosterone
levels.
Results:
results
showed
that
reversed
anxiety-
depression-like
ameliorated
impairment
dose-dependent
manner.
restored
monoamine
C
levels
dose-dependently
modulated
regions.
also
reinstated
otherwise
increased
Conclusion:
findings
suggest
may
be
candidate
improving
symptoms
PTSD.
Redox Biology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
68, С. 102955 - 102955
Опубликована: Ноя. 8, 2023
Oxygen
metabolism
abnormality
plays
a
crucial
role
in
the
pathogenesis
of
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
via
several
mechanisms,
including
hypoxia,
oxidative
stress,
and
mitochondrial
dysfunction.
Hypoxia
condition
usually
results
from
living
high-altitude
habitat,
cardiovascular
cerebrovascular
diseases,
chronic
obstructive
sleep
apnea.
Chronic
hypoxia
has
been
identified
as
significant
risk
factor
for
AD,
showing
an
aggravation
various
pathological
components
such
amyloid
β-protein
(Aβ)
metabolism,
tau
phosphorylation,
dysfunction,
neuroinflammation.
It
is
known
that
excessive
hyperoxia
can
both
result
stress
Oxidative
dysfunction
increase
Aβ
proteins
lead
to
redox
imbalance,
thus
forming
vicious
cycle
exacerbating
AD
pathology.
Hyperbaric
oxygen
therapy
(HBOT)
non-invasive
intervention
its
capacity
significantly
enhance
cerebral
oxygenation
levels,
which
attenuate
aggregation,
However,
further
investigation
imperative
determine
optimal
pressure,
duration
exposure,
frequency
HBOT
sessions.
In
this
review,
we
explore
prospects
with
aim
enhancing
our
understanding
underlying
molecular
mechanisms
AD.
Current
research
aimed
at
attenuating
abnormalities
holds
promise
providing
novel
therapeutic
approaches
ACS Nano,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
18(12), С. 8934 - 8951
Опубликована: Март 14, 2024
Spinal
cord
injury
is
a
disease
that
causes
severe
damage
to
the
central
nervous
system.
Currently,
there
no
cure
for
spinal
injury.
Azithromycin
commonly
used
as
an
antibiotic,
but
it
can
also
exert
anti-inflammatory
effects
by
down-regulating
M1-type
macrophage
genes
and
up-regulating
M2-type
genes,
which
may
make
effective
treating
Bone
mesenchymal
stem
cells
possess
tissue
regenerative
capabilities
help
promote
repair
of
injured
cord.
In
this
study,
our
objective
was
explore
potential
promoting
in
delivering
bone
had
internalized
nanoparticles
preloaded
with
azithromycin.
To
achieve
objective,
we
formulated
azithromycin
into
along
trans-activating
transcriptional
activator,
should
enhance
nanoparticle
uptake
cells.
These
were
then
incorporated
injectable
hydrogel.
The
therapeutic
formulation
analyzed
vitro
using
mouse
microglial
cell
line
human
neuroblastoma
line,
well
vivo
rat
model
results
showed
exhibited
neuroprotective
vivo.
highlight
hydrogel
containing
activator
mitigate
repair.
Pharmaceuticals,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
17(2), С. 200 - 200
Опубликована: Фев. 2, 2024
Tribulus
terrestris
L.
(Tt)
has
been
recently
gaining
attention
for
its
pharmacological
value,
including
neuroprotective
activities.
In
this
study,
we
explore
the
effects
of
a
extract
in
zebrafish
(Danio
rerio)
model
scopolamine
(SCOP)-induced
memory
impairment
and
brain
oxidative
stress.
SCOP,
an
anticholinergic
drug,
was
employed
to
replicate
fundamental
aspects
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
animal
models.
The
fish
were
treated
with
ethanolic
leaf
(ELE)
from
Tt
(1,
3,
6
mg/L)
15
days.
SCOP
(100
µM)
administered
30
min
before
behavioral
tests
conducted.
Molecular
interactions
major
compounds
identified
via
UPLC-PDA/MS
fractions
active
site
acetylcholinesterase
(AChE)
explored
molecular
docking
analyses.
Terrestrosin
C,
protodioscin,
rutin,
saponin
C
exhibited
most
stable
binding.
spatial
performance
assessed
using
Y-maze
test,
recognition
examined
novel
object
(NOR)
test.
treatment
reversed
altered
locomotion
patterns
that
caused
by
administration.
Biochemical
analyses
also
verified
Tt’s
role
inhibiting
AChE,
improving
antioxidant
enzyme
activities,
reducing
stress
markers.
present
findings
pave
way
future
application
as
natural
alternative
treat
cognitive
disorders.
Heliyon,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(3), С. e24785 - e24785
Опубликована: Янв. 20, 2024
BackgroundScrophulariae
Radix
(SR)
is
a
commonly
used
medicinal
plant.
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
neurodegenerative
for
which
there
no
effective
treatment.
This
study
aims
to
initially
clarify
the
potential
mechanism
of
SR
in
treatment
AD
based
on
network
pharmacology
and
molecular
docking
techniques.MethodsThe
principal
components
corresponding
protein
targets
were
conducted
by
HPLC
analysis
searched
TCMSP.
DrugBank,
Chemogenomics,
TTD,
OMIM
GeneCards
databases.
The
compound-target
was
constructed
Cytoscape3.8.2.
intersection
compound
target
obtained
coincidence
imported
into
STRING
database
construct
PPI
network.
We
further
performed
GO
KEGG
enrichment
targets.
Meanwhile,
cell
experiments
approved
core
active
compound.ResultsThrough
multidatabase
retrieval
integration,
it
found
that
17
could
exert
anti-AD
effects
against
40
indicated
(hsa05010)
one
most
significant
signalling
pathways.
Combined
with
gene
expression
profile
information
AlzData
database,
15
be
associated
tau
or
beta-amyloid
(Aβ).
primary
functions
neurotransmitter
receptor
activity
(GO:0007268),
postsynaptic
(GO:0070997),
acetylcholine
(GO:0050435).
Moreover,
we
explored
extract
ursolic
acid
(UA)
using
SH-SY5Y
cells.
Treatment
cells
20
μM
UA
significantly
reduced
oxidative
damage
these
neuronal
cells.ConclusionThis
reveals
ingredients
AD,
provides
theoretical
basis
basic
research
clinical
application.
ACS Chemical Neuroscience,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(3), С. 593 - 607
Опубликована: Янв. 12, 2024
Objective:
Schisandrin
B
(Sch
B)
is
a
bioactive
dibenzocyclooctadiene
derizative
that
prevalent
in
the
fruit
of
Schisandra
chinensis.
Numerous
studies
have
demonstrated
Sch
has
neuroprotective
action
by
reducing
oxidative
stress
and
effectively
preventing
inflammation.
It
follows
potential
treatment
for
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD).
However,
drug's
solubility,
bioavailability,
lower
permeability
blood–brain
barrier
(BBB)
can
all
reduce
its
efficacy
during
therapy
process.
Therefore,
this
study
constructed
borneol-modified
schisandrin
micelles
(Bor-Sch
B-Ms),
which
increase
brain
targeting
accurately
delivering
medications
to
brain,
improving
bioavailability.
High
therapeutic
been
achieved
at
pathological
site.
Methods:
Bor-Sch
B-Ms
were
prepared
using
thin
film
dispersion
approach
article.
On
one
hand,
observe
effect
borneol,
we
model
vitro
studied
ability
cross
BBB.
other
distribution
micelle
drugs
their
related
pharmacological
effects
on
neuroinflammation,
stress,
neuronal
damage
through
vivo
administration
mice.
Results:
In
drug
uptake
bEnd.3
cells
was
increased
borneol
alteration
surface
nano
micelles,
implying
promote
N2a
cells.
This
could
result
more
medicines
entering
addition,
revealed
circulation
time
tissue
significantly
higher
than
those
groups,
making
it
suitable
central
nervous
system
diseases.
Conclusion:
As
novel
nanodrug
delivery
system,
modified
promising
research
prospects
disease.
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
168, С. 115807 - 115807
Опубликована: Окт. 30, 2023
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
is
a
progressive
neurodegenerative
disorder
predominantly
affecting
the
elderly.
While
conventional
pharmacological
therapies
remain
primary
treatment
for
AD,
their
efficacy
limited
effectiveness
and
often
associated
with
significant
side
effects.
This
underscores
urgent
need
to
explore
alternative,
non-pharmacological
interventions.
Oxidative
stress
has
been
identified
as
central
player
in
AD
pathology,
influencing
various
aspects
including
amyloid-beta
metabolism,
tau
phosphorylation,
autophagy,
neuroinflammation,
mitochondrial
dysfunction,
synaptic
dysfunction.
Among
emerging
non-drug
approaches,
hydrogen
therapy
garnered
attention
its
potential
mitigating
these
pathological
conditions.
review
provides
comprehensively
overview
of
therapeutic
AD.
We
delve
into
mechanisms
action,
administration
routes,
discuss
current
challenges
future
prospects,
aim
providing
valuable
insights
facilitate
clinical
application
hydrogen-based
management.