Publications by authors named "Maryam Bigham"

The prevalence of cardiovascular events, stroke, and diabetes worldwide underscores the urgent need for effective and minimally invasive treatments. With nearly 20 million annual casualties attributed to cardiovascular diseases and an estimated 463 million people living with diabetes in 2022. Identifying promising therapeutic candidates is paramount.

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Background: Oxidative stress is an important contributor to Alzheimer's disease. Olibanum has therapeutic effects on various diseases. The effect of Olibanum on memory deficit induced by scopolamine (Sco) was challenged.

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Background: During the elderly, hippocampal neurogenesis and synaptogenesis reduce and dark neurons (DNs) increase, leading to cognitive impairment. It is believed that natural products can protect the neural cells and system by protecting from damages or promoting regeneration. Therefore, the effects of grape seed extract (GSE) on the hippocampus of aged mice were investigated in this study.

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Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common and severe neurodegenerative disorder associated with a selective loss of dopaminergic neurons in substantia nigra pars compacta. The crucial role of oxidative stress and inflammation in PD onset and progression is evident. It has been proven that garlic extract (GE) protects the cells from oxidative stress, inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction and apoptosis.

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