ReviewNeurochemical research2021
A Review on Potential Footprints of Ferulic Acid for Treatment of Neurological Disorders.
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35 citing papers in PubMed, 74 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Gut Microbial Release of Ferulic Acid From Germinated Quinoa Alleviates Obesity-Associated Cognitive Impairment by Activating Hippocampal Mitophagy Associated with PINK1/Parkin Pathway.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2026Article
- Curcumin and ferulic acid activate PPARγ-PGC1α signaling and improve mitochondrial function in a 6-OHDA-induced Parkinson's cellular model.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Nrf2-Activating Natural Compounds in Neurodegenerative Diseases: Targeting Oxidative Stress and Protein Aggregation.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Longitudinal metabolome profiling from pregnancy through childhood and risk of neurodevelopmental disorders at age 10.Nature communications · 2026Article
- NETosis in Alzheimer's Disease: Understanding the Role of Neutrophil Extracellular Traps (NETs) in Neuroinflammation and Disease Pathogenesis.Molecular neurobiology · 2025Review
- Suanzaoren Decoction Alleviates Anxiety- and Depression-Like Behaviors Induced by Chronic Restraint Stress via Regulating Pyramidal Neuron Activity in Basolateral Amygdala of Mice.Chinese journal of integrative medicine · 2025Article
- Ferulic Acid and Polyferulic Acid in Polymers: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications.Polymers · 2025Review
- A Novel Glycosylated Ferulic Acid Conjugate: Synthesis, Antioxidative Neuroprotection Activities In Vitro, and Alleviation of Cerebral Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury (CIRI) In Vivo.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Nasal Administration of a Nanoemulsion Based on Methyl Ferulate and Eugenol Encapsulated in Chitosan Oleate: Uptake Studies in the Central Nervous System.Pharmaceutics · 2025Article
- Harnessing Nature's Bounty: The Neuroprotective Potential of Phytoconstituents and Nanotechnology in Neurodegenerative Disease Therapeutics.CNS & neurological disorders drug targets · 2025Review
- From traditional fruit to modern functional food: chemical constituents, bioactive compounds, and therapeutic applications of Sukkari date palm (Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Review
- Ferulic Acid Attenuates Seizure Severity and Enhances Valproate and Carbamazepine Seizure Preventing Efficacy by Regulating Hippocampal Interleukin-1β Level and Antioxidant Capacity in Mice.Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity · 2025Article
- Ferulic acid mitigates 3-Nitropropionic acid-induced Huntington's disease via modulation of Nrf2/HO-1, TLR4/NF-κB, and SIRT1/p53 signaling pathways.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2025Article
- Ferulic Acid-Loaded Nanostructure Maintains Brain Levels of ACh, Glutamate, and GABA and Ameliorates Anxiety and Memory Impairments Induced by the D-Galactose Aging Process in Rats.Neurochemical research · 2024Article
- Characterization and Hydrolysis Studies of a Prodrug Obtained as Ester Conjugate of Geraniol and Ferulic Acid by Enzymatic Way.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Article
- Natural products in the management of neurodegenerative diseases.Nutrition & metabolism · 2024Review
- LC-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS Identification and Characterization of Phenolic Compounds from Leaves of Australian Myrtles and Their Antioxidant Activities.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Ferulic acid as a therapeutic agent in depression: Evidence from preclinical studies.CNS neuroscience & therapeutics · 2023Review
- Rational Design of Multifunctional Ferulic Acid Derivatives Aimed for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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8 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Ferulic acid is being screened in preclinical settings to combat various neurological disorders. It is a naturally occurring dietary flavonoid commonly found in grains, fruits, and vegetables such as rice, wheat, oats, tomatoes, sweet corn etc., which exhibits protective effects against a number of neurological diseases such as epilepsy, depression, ischemia-reperfusion injury, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease. Ferulic acid prevents and treats different neurological diseases pertaining to its potent anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects, beside modulating unique neuro-signaling pathways. It stays in the bloodstream for longer periods than other dietary polyphenols and antioxidants and easily crosses blood brain barrier. The use of novel drug delivery systems such as solid-lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) or its salt forms (sodium ferulate, ethyl ferulate, and isopentyl ferulate) further enhance its bioavailability and cerebral penetration. Based on reported studies, ferulic acid appears to be a promising molecule for treatment of neurological disorders; however, more preclinical (in vitro and in vivo) mechanism-based studies should be planned and conceived followed by its testing in clinical settings.
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