One prominent aspect of Parkinson's disease (PD) is the presence of elevated levels of free radicals, including reactive oxygen species (ROS). (, a palm tree, exhibits antioxidant activity attributed to its phytochemical composition, containing fatty acids, polyphenols, and flavonoids. The aim of this investigation was to examine the potential neuroprotective effects of fixed oil against rotenone-induced toxicity using .
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November 2021
Mercury chloride (HgCl) acts as a bioaccumulator capable of causing numerous neurological and physiological changes in organisms in a negative way. However, rutin has been considered a very effective antioxidant compound in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, as it can neutralize radicals capable of damaging neuronal cells. In this context, this study aimed to evaluate rutin as a neoprotective agent against the damage induced by HgCl in Drosophila melanogaster.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Wedd. seeds extract has great therapeutic potential due to numerous biological activities such as antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, which are associated with phenolic content. Although this herbal preparation has shown many benefits, recently their toxicity profile has begun to be explored.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFConsidering the limited number of studies that analyze the behavior of plant preparations in human body, this study aimed to characterize the phenolic compounds from extract (EETg) in terms of antioxidant and metabolic aspects, integrating , and strategies. EETg was analyzed in relation to polyphenols release from the plant matrix under digestion, as well as the pharmacokinetic prediction of their major compounds by simulation and understanding of its antioxidant effect in an alternative animal model. About 35.
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June 2019
Paraquat (PQ) is a widely used herbicide with no antidote which is implicated in the pathogenesis of the Parkinson's disease. The present study then investigated the potential of caffeic acid (CA), a known antioxidant, cardioprotective and neuroprotective molecule to counteract oxidative stress mediated by PQ. In addition, molecular docking was performed to understand the mechanism underlying the inhibitory effect of CA against PQ poisoning.
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