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ArticleClinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil)2013

Phytoestrogen α-zearalanol ameliorates memory impairment and neuronal DNA oxidation in ovariectomized mice.

Yilong Dong, Yanmei Wang, Yanyong Liu, Nan Yang, Pingping Zuo

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Article in Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil), 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3citing papers in PubMed
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3 citing papers in PubMed, 17 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Yilong DongSchool of Medicine, Yunnan University, KunmingYunnan, China.
Yanmei Wang
Yanyong Liu
Nan Yang
Pingping Zuo
Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College · CNKunming Medical University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a novel phytoestrogen, α-Zearalanol, on Alzheimer's disease-related memory impairment and neuronal oxidation in ovariectomized mice.

methodsFemale C57/BL6 mice were ovariectomized or received sham operations and treatment with equivalent doses of 17β-estradiol or α-Zearalanol for 8 weeks. Their spatial learning and memory were analyzed using the Morris water maze test. The antioxidant enzyme activities and reactive oxygen species generation, neuronal DNA oxidation, and MutT homolog 1 expression in the hippocampus were measured.

resultsTreatment with 17β-estradiol or α-Zearalanol significantly improved spatial learning and memory performance in ovariectomized mice. In addition, 17β-estradiol and α-Zearalanol attenuated the decrease in antioxidant enzyme activities and increased reactive oxygen species production in ovariectomized mice. The findings indicated a significant elevation in hippocampi neuronal DNA oxidation and reduction in MutT homolog 1 expression in estrogen-deficient mice, but supplementation with 17β-estradiol or α-Zearalanol efficaciously ameliorated this situation.

conclusionThese results demonstrate that α-Zearalanol is potentially beneficial for improving memory impairments and neuronal oxidation damage in a manner similar to that of 17β-estradiol. Therefore, the compound may be a potential therapeutic agent that can ameliorate neurodegenerative disorders related to estrogen deficiency.

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OvariectomyAlzheimer DiseaseAnimalsBlotting, WesternDNA DamageDNA Repair EnzymesEstradiolFemaleHippocampusImmunohistochemistryMemory DisordersMiceMice, Inbred C57BLOxidative StressPhosphoric Monoester HydrolasesPhytoestrogens8-oxodGTPaseDNA Repair EnzymesEstradiolPhosphoric Monoester HydrolasesPhytoestrogenszearalenolZeranol

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PMID24141843
PMCPMC3782724
OpenAlexW1965404434

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