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Aridanin Attenuates Behavior Deficits and Neuroinflammatory Response in 1-Methyl- 4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine-induced Parkinson’s Disease in Mice

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Background Parkinson’s disease (PD), the second most prevalent neurological illness, is treated with pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic techniques, including medicinal plants and their extracts. Purpose We assessed the anti-neurodegenerative properties of aridanin against 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine hydrochloride (MPTP)-induced PD in mice. Materials and Methods In the current investigation, the neuroprotective potential of aridanin in the MPTP-induced PD animal model via behavioral analysis, oxidative stress, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and histopathology was determined. Results The results showed that mice treated with MPTP had mobility, motor issues, and behavioral dysfunctions. When mice were challenged with MPTP, they had low antioxidant levels. The levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and pro-inflammatory cytokines were high in MPTP-treated mice. There are signs of PD based on these results. Behavioral effects were improved, antioxidant levels increased, and MDA and proinflammatory cytokines levels decreased in animals treated with aridanin. Conclusion Thus, in combination, aridanin therapy guards against MPTP-induced neuronal loss, neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, and motor dysfunction in PD mice.

Source: Pharmacognosy Magazine

DOI: 10.1177/09731296241251916

Authors: Weigu Ban, Lina Lu, Xiuying Teng, Yiran Zhang, Hui Qi

Institution: Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments

Subfield: Clinical Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $1,600