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ReviewIBRO neuroscience reports2025

Role of isoflavones in multiple sclerosis.

V Anushya Vardhini, S Sowmiya, S Abdul Sameer, R Sakthi, R Divya, A Monisha

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Review in IBRO neuroscience reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

V Anushya VardhiniDepartment of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute, Velappanchavadi, Chennai 77, India.
S SowmiyaDepartment of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute, Velappanchavadi, Chennai 77, India.
S Abdul SameerDepartment of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute, Velappanchavadi, Chennai 77, India.
R SakthiDepartment of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute, Velappanchavadi, Chennai 77, India.
R DivyaDepartment of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute, Velappanchavadi, Chennai 77, India.
A MonishaDepartment of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute, Velappanchavadi, Chennai 77, India.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Myelin degeneration is a hallmark of multiple sclerosis, a chronic, autoimmune neurological condition that alters Central Nervous System communication. Despite the fact that the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis is multifactorial and not fully understood, new research indicates that reducing oxidative stress and inflammation may have therapeutic advantages. A class of phytoestrogens called isoflavones, which are mostly present in soy and other legumes, have drawn interest because of their possible anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties. A comprehensive literature review was performed covering the period from 2000 to 2024, utilizing various databases such as PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. This process involved the use of specific search terms and Boolean operators, including "isoflavones" AND "multiple sclerosis," "phytoestrogens" AND "neuroprotection," and "soy isoflavones" AND "autoimmune diseases," to locate relevant articles. The function of isoflavones in multiple sclerosis is examined in this review, with particular attention paid to their mechanisms of action, which include immune response modulation, antioxidant effects, and possible influence on neurodegenerative processes. This review discusses the preclinical data that currently supports isoflavones' capacity to lower inflammation, enhance myelin repair, and slow the progression in MS models. Future research directions are proposed, highlighting the challenges and limitations in implementing these findings in clinical practice. Even though isoflavones are still being studied, their promising role in MS treatment highlights the need for more research to assess their potential as supplemental therapies in managing MS symptoms and progression.

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IsoflavonesMultiple sclerosisNeuroinflammationOxidative stress

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PMID40893779
PMCPMC12390959

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