Optimizing a Rodent Model of Parkinson's Disease for Exploring the Effects and Mechanisms of Deep Brain Stimulation by Karl Nowak, Eilhard Mix, Jan Gimsa, Ulf Strauss, Kiran Kumar Sriperumbudur, Reiner Benecke, Ulrike Gimsa

“…This model is suitable for (1) elucidating the electrochemical processes at the electrode/tissue interface, (2) analyzing the molecular, cellular and behavioral stimulation effects, (3) testing new target regions for DBS, (4) screening for potential neuroprotective DBS effects, and (5) improving the efficacy and safety of the method. …”
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Extraction, Purification, Structural Characteristics, Biological Activities, and Applications of Polysaccharides from <i>Gastrodia elata</i>: A Review by Yan Yang, Yonglin Hai, Yongcheng Yang, Rouyuan Wen, Le Wang, Yan Qian, Jiaxian Zhang, Yongguo Li, Zhilong Shi, Haizhu Zhang

“…Recent studies have revealed various biological activities associated with <i>G. elata</i> polysaccharides, including antioxidant, anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-aging, immune regulation, and neuroprotective properties. However, a comprehensive overview of these polysaccharides remains elusive. …”
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The Development of Alternative Dosage Form for Creatine Monohydrate: A Floating Tablet by Arifatu Nur Hidayah, Anas Ardiana Wati, Nunung Yuniarti, Marlyn Dian Laksitorini

“…Creatine monohydrate has been developed as a neuroprotective agent and can penetrate in vitro model of the blood-brain barrier. …”
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The Efficiency of Chitosan Against Tert Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ)-Induced Neurobehavioral Changes and Toxicity Effects in Male Rats by Shahad Alahmadi, Mohammed Mufadhe Alanazi, Fawaz Alasmari, Wedad Saeed Al-Qahtani, Gadah Albasher

“…Conclusions: These findings suggest that chitosan exerts potent neuroprotective effects, potentially through its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and could serve as a therapeutic agent against TBHQ-induced toxicity.…”
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AMPK Activation Mediated by Hinokitiol Inhibits Adipogenic Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells through Autophagy Flux by Ju-Hee Lee, Jae-Kyo Jeong, Sang-Youel Park

“…Hinokitiol, a natural monopenoid present in the essential oil of Calocedrus formosana heartwood, exerts potent anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and neuroprotective effects on various cells. However, the antiobesity effect of hinokitiol on adipocytes is unclear. …”
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Proton Pump Inhibitors and Dementia: Physiopathological Mechanisms and Clinical Consequences by Gloria Ortiz-Guerrero, Diana Amador-Muñoz, Carlos Alberto Calderón-Ospina, Daniel López-Fuentes, Mauricio Orlando Nava Mesa

“…Considering the controversy between PPI use and dementia risk, as well as both cognitive and neuroprotective effects, the aim of this review is to examine the relationship between PPI use and brain effects from a neurobiological and clinical perspective.…”
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Unlocking the potential of Rosmarinic acid: A review on extraction, isolation, quantification, pharmacokinetics and pharmacology by Haritha Harindranath, Aishwarya Susil, Rajeshwari S, Mahendran Sekar, B.R. Prashantha Kumar

“…Objectives: To review RA's properties, sources, extraction methods, chemical structure, bioavailability, and diverse therapeutic applications such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, neuroprotective, cardioprotective, and antimicrobial properties. …”
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Outlining a Population “at Risk” of Parkinson’s Disease: Evidence from a Case-Control Study by Tommaso Schirinzi, Giuseppina Martella, Alessio D’Elia, Giulia Di Lazzaro, Paola Imbriani, Graziella Madeo, Leonardo Monaco, Marta Maltese, Antonio Pisani

“…A simple stratification, based on these questionnaires, might be of help in identifying subjects suitable for neuroprotective strategies.…”
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Enzymatic β-Mannosylation of Phenylethanoid Alcohols by Lucia Černáková, Peter Haluz, Vladimír Mastihuba, Zuzana Košťálová, Elena Karnišová Potocká, Mária Mastihubová

“…Phenylethanoid glycosides (PhGs) are widely occurring secondary metabolites of medicinal plants with interesting biological activities such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, antiviral, hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory, etc. …”
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Targeting and reprogramming microglial phagocytosis of neutrophils by ginsenoside Rg1 nanovesicles promotes stroke recovery by Kaichao Hu, Junrui Ye, Pinglong Fan, Ruifang Zheng, Shasha Wang, Ye Peng, Yuan Ruan, Xu Yan, Zhao Zhang, Shifeng Chu, Naihong Chen

“…Ginsenoside Rg1, derived from Panax ginseng, exhibits neuroprotective properties and regulates cellular metabolism in vitro but its therapeutic application is limited by poor brain penetration. …”
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Genes Induced by Panax Notoginseng in a Rodent Model of Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury by Lanqing Meng, Qing Huang, Xuebin Li, Ping Liang, Yueyong Li, Xiaohua Huang, Jingjie Zhao, Qiuping Chen, Rong Qiu, Lan Li, Chongdong Jian, Hongfei Yao, Jianmin Huang, Xionglin Tang, Zechen Wang, Zhongheng Wei, Jun Wu, Liuzhi Wei, Qiuju Wei, Qianli Tang, Lu Huang, Jihua Wei, Dinggui Lu, Qunqiang Luo, Kegong Xie, Yang Ouyang, Jian Chen, Genliang Li, Linxue Luo, Linbo He, Chenyi Zhuo, Anding Xu, Lingzhang Meng

“…Further analysis by Gene Oncology analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes revealed that most of these genes were involved in the biological function of nerves and blood vessels through the regulation of neuroactive live receptor interactions of PI3K-Akt, Rap1, cAMP, and cGMP-PKG signaling, which included in the 18 pathways identified in our research, of which, 9 were reported firstly that related to PN’s neuroprotective effect. This research sheds light on the potential molecular mechanisms underlying the effects of PN on stroke recovery.…”
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Microbial phenolic metabolites are associated with better frontal lobe cognition by Inés Domínguez-López, Isabella Parilli-Moser, Anna Vallverdú-Queralt, Anna Tresserra-Rimbau, Cinta Valls-Pedret, Zenaida Vázquez-Ruiz, Olga Castañer, Ramon Estruch, Emili Ros, Rosa M. Lamuela-Raventós

“…Preventive strategies include following healthy diets, such as the Mediterranean diet, which is particularly rich in polyphenols, bioactive compounds with neuroprotective properties. The aim of this study was to assess the association of microbial phenolic metabolites (MPM) with cognition. …”
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Effect of Hemin on Brain Alterations and Neuroglobin Expression in Water Immersion Restraint Stressed Rats by Merhan Ragy, Fatma Ali, Maggie M. Ramzy

“…These results suggest that hemin may be an effective therapy for being neuroprotective against acute stress.…”
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Rosa moschata ameliorates haloperidol-induced Parkinson's disease via reduction of neurodegeneration and oxidative stress by Badriyah S. Alotaibi, Uzma Saleem, Maryam Farrukh, Zunera Chaudhary, Nabia Anwar, Ifat Alsharif, Abdullah R. Alanzi, Tasahil S. Albishi, Fatima A. Jaber, Wedad Saeed Al-Qahtani, Muhammad Ajmal Shah

“…R. moschata extract (150, 300 and 600 mg/kg) was administered orally for 21 days. The neuroprotective role of R. moschata leaf extract in PD was explored by performing neurobehavioral tests and RT-PCR analysis and measuring neurotransmitters and oxidative stress biomarkers. …”
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Phosphodiesterase 4 inhibition as a novel treatment for stroke by Jiahong Zhong, Xihui Yu, Zhuomiao Lin

“…Over the past few years, the treatment of stroke has witnessed a surge in interest towards neuroprotective drugs that possess the potential to enhance neurological function. …”
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Mechanistic insight of curcumin: a potential pharmacological candidate for epilepsy by Saima Khatoon, Nida Kalam

“…Curcumin is an active polyphenolic component that interacts at cellular and molecular levels. Curcumin’s neuroprotective properties have been discovered in recent preclinical and clinical studies due to its immunomodulatory effects. …”
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The Effectiveness of Vitamin C for Postoperative Pain Relief in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Prospective Randomized Double-blind Trial by Renu Bala, Ram Murti Saini, Shashi Kiran, Priyanka Bansal, Kirti Kshetrapal, Pulkita Kataria

“…Vitamin C is a powerful reductant with antioxidant, neuroprotective, and neuromodulation effects. It is successfully used in complex regional pain syndrome and few surgeries. …”
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A red pomegranate fruit extract-based formula ameliorates anxiety/depression-like behaviors via enhancing serotonin (5-HT) synthesis in C57BL/6 male mice by Xiping Zhu, Dongxiao Sun-Waterhouse, Chun Cui

“…The serotonin (5-HT) levels in hippocampus were increasingly enhanced, which might be mediated by reducing the activity of indoleamine-2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) and increasing the activity of tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH). Thus, the neuroprotective and ameliorating effects on anxiety/depression-like behaviors resulting from the RPFE formula ingestion were possibly related to serotonergic activation, which might be mediated via anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant actions.…”
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Interleukin-22 Plays a Protective Role by Regulating the JAK2-STAT3 Pathway to Improve Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Neuronal Apoptosis following Cerebral Ischemia-Reperfusio... by Yongfei Dong, Chengyun Hu, Chunxia Huang, Jie Gao, Wanxiang Niu, Di Wang, Yang Wang, Chaoshi Niu

“…Moreover, IL-22 treatment significantly increased Janus tyrosine kinase (JAK) 2 and signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) 3 phosphorylation levels in mice and PC12 cells, and STAT3 knockdown abolished the IL-22-mediated neuroprotective function. These findings suggest that IL-22 might be exploited as a potential therapeutic agent for ischemic stroke and cerebral I/R injury.…”
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M1 and M2 Functional Imprinting of Primary Microglia: Role of P2X7 Activation and miR-125b by Chiara Parisi, Giulia Napoli, Pablo Pelegrin, Cinzia Volonté

“…At present, the mechanisms by which microglia actively participate to both toxic and neuroprotective actions in ALS constitute an important matter of research. …”
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