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ArticlePloS one2020

Naringenin protects AlCl3/D-galactose induced neurotoxicity in rat model of AD via attenuation of acetylcholinesterase levels and inhibition of oxidative stress.

Saida Haider, Laraib Liaquat, Saara Ahmad, Zehra Batool, Rafat Ali Siddiqui, Saiqa Tabassum, Sidrah Shahzad, Sahar Rafiq, Narjis Naz

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Article in PloS one, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 51 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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9 authors at 5 institutions in 2 countries.

Saida HaiderNeurochemistry and Biochemical Neuropharmacology Research Unit, Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan.
Laraib LiaquatNeurochemistry and Biochemical Neuropharmacology Research Unit, Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan.
Saara AhmadDepartment of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Zehra BatoolNeurochemistry and Biochemical Neuropharmacology Research Unit, Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan.
Rafat Ali SiddiquiNutrition Science and Food Chemistry Laboratory, Agricultural Research Station, Virginia State University, Petersburg, United States of America.
Saiqa TabassumNeurochemistry and Biochemical Neuropharmacology Research Unit, Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan.
Sidrah ShahzadNeurochemistry and Biochemical Neuropharmacology Research Unit, Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan.
Sahar RafiqNeurochemistry and Biochemical Neuropharmacology Research Unit, Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan.
Narjis NazDepartment of Genetics, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan.
University of Karachi · PKAga Khan University · PKInternational Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences · PKShaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology · PKVirginia State University · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Currently prescribed medications for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD) that are based on acetylcholinesterase inhibition only offer symptomatic relief but do not provide protection against neurodegeneration. There appear to be an intense need for the development of therapeutic strategies that not only improve brain functions but also prevent neurodegeneration. The oxidative stress is one of the main causative factors of AD. Various antioxidants are being investigated to prevent neurodegeneration in AD. The objective of this study was to investigate the neuroprotective effects of naringenin (NAR) against AlCl3+D-gal induced AD-like symptoms in an animal model. Rats were orally pre-treated with NAR (50 mg/kg) for two weeks and then exposed to AlCl3+D-gal (150 mg/kg + 300 mg/kg) intraperitoneally for one week to develop AD-like symptoms. The standard drug, donepezil (DPZ) was used as a stimulator of cholinergic activity. Our results showed that NAR pre-treatment significantly protected AD-like behavioral disturbances in rats. In DPZ group, rats showed improved cognitive and cholinergic functions but the neuropsychiatric functions were not completely improved and showed marked histopathological alterations. However, NAR not only prevented AlCl3+D-gal induced AD-like symptoms but also significantly prevented neuropsychiatric dysfunctions in rats. Results of present study suggest that NAR may play a role in enhancing neuroprotective and cognition functions and it can potentially be considered as a neuroprotective compound for therapeutic management of AD in the future.

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AcetylcholinesteraseAluminum ChlorideAlzheimer DiseaseAnimalsAntioxidantsBrainCognitionDisease Models, AnimalExecutive FunctionFlavanonesGalactoseMaleNeuroprotective AgentsNeurotoxicity SyndromesOxidative StressRats, WistarAcetylcholinesteraseAluminum ChlorideAntioxidantsFlavanonesGalactosenaringeninNeuroprotective Agents

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