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ReviewPsychopharmacology2026

The process of angiogenesis in neurodegeneration-pathomechanisms and new therapeutic interventions.

Paulina Kieliszek-Ryba, Anna Jakimiuk, Joanna Kurek, Nicola Simola, Francesca Caria, Iwona Piątkowska-Chmiel, Mariola Herbet

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Review in Psychopharmacology, 2026. 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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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Paulina Kieliszek-RybaChair and Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8B Street, 20-090, Lublin, Poland.
Anna JakimiukChair and Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8B Street, 20-090, Lublin, Poland.
Joanna KurekChair and Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8B Street, 20-090, Lublin, Poland.
Nicola SimolaDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, University of Cagliari, Monserrato University Campus, 09042, Monserrato, Italy.
Francesca CariaDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, University of Cagliari, Monserrato University Campus, 09042, Monserrato, Italy.
Iwona Piątkowska-ChmielChair and Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8B Street, 20-090, Lublin, Poland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1829-6981
Mariola HerbetChair and Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8B Street, 20-090, Lublin, Poland. mariola.herbet@umlub.pl.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8975-8093

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveNeurodegenerative diseases are a leading cause of disability worldwide, and recent evidence highlights the role of angiogenesis in their pathophysiology. This review aimed to explore molecular and metabolic links between neurodegeneration and angiogenesis, and to assess the potential of antiangiogenic drugs as therapeutic agents.

methodsA targeted literature search of experimental and clinical studies was performed, focusing on angiogenesis-related mechanisms in neurodegeneration and the effects of antiangiogenic compounds on neuronal and vascular function.

resultsAntiangiogenic agents have been shown to promote synaptic plasticity, enhance neurotransmission, and exert anti-inflammatory effects. They also modulate vascular remodeling, which supports optimal cerebral blood flow and nutrient delivery to neurons. These actions may counteract key pathological processes in neurodegenerative diseases and help preserve cognitive and motor function.

conclusionsModulation of angiogenesis represents a promising therapeutic approach in neurodegenerative disorders. Antiangiogenic drugs may address both vascular and neuronal dysfunction, offering a potential avenue for disease-modifying treatments. Further preclinical and clinical research is needed to validate their safety, efficacy, and long-term benefits.

Indexed as

Angiogenesis InhibitorsNeovascularization, PathologicNeurodegenerative DiseasesAngiogenesisAnimalsCerebrovascular CirculationHumansNeuronal PlasticityAngiogenesis InhibitorsAngiogenesisInhibitors of angiogenesisNeurodegenerative diseases

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PMID40856825
PMCPMC12881042

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