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ArticleCNS neuroscience & therapeutics2025

Naringin Alleviates Autistic-Like Behaviors in BTBR Mice Through Cannabinoid Receptor Type 1-Mediated Restoration of Hippocampal Neurogenesis.

Yulong Liu, Meiling Xia, Xinggao Zhang, Jing Luo, Tianyao Liu, Hong Gong, Jiayin Liu, Mei Chen, Lian Wang, Jinghui Zhao and 3 more

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Yulong LiuDepartment of Military Cognitive Psychology, School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China.ORCID 0009-0002-9610-1975
Meiling XiaDepartment of Military Cognitive Psychology, School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China.ORCID 0000-0002-1805-3413
Xinggao ZhangDepartment of Military Cognitive Psychology, School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China.
Jing LuoDepartment of Military Cognitive Psychology, School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China.
Tianyao LiuDepartment of Military Cognitive Psychology, School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China.
Hong GongDepartment of Military Cognitive Psychology, School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China.ORCID 0000-0003-4393-1078
Jiayin LiuDepartment of Military Cognitive Psychology, School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China.
Mei ChenDepartment of Military Cognitive Psychology, School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China.
Lian WangDepartment of Military Cognitive Psychology, School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China.
Jinghui ZhaoDepartment of Military Cognitive Psychology, School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China.
Meifeng GongDepartment of Military Cognitive Psychology, School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China.
Yi LuoDepartment of Military Cognitive Psychology, School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China.
Xiaotang FanDepartment of Military Cognitive Psychology, School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China.ORCID 0000-0001-5694-1828

Funding

General Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China 32471027Joint Fund project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China U23A20476Key Research and Development and Transformation Projects of the Tibet Autonomous Region Science and Technology Plan 2023ZYJM001National Key Research and Development Program of China 2021YFA1101203Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of China Postdoctoral Science Foundation GZC20242299Technological Innovation Capability Improvement Project of Army Medical University 2023XQN26
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Abstract

backgroundNaringin, a flavanone glycoside (naringenin 7-O-neohesperidose), exhibits a broad range of pharmacological activities, including neuroprotection. However, its effects on autistic-like behavior have not been extensively studied.

methodsIn this investigation, we utilized the autistic BTBR T + tf/J (BTBR) mice to conduct behavioral tests assessing autistic-like phenotypes. We evaluated hippocampal neurogenesis through immunofluorescence and employed molecular biological techniques, along with RNA sequencing, to elucidate the underlying molecular mechanisms.

resultsOur findings revealed that the administration of naringin alleviated autism-associated behaviors in BTBR mice. RNA sequencing analysis indicated that naringin facilitated the recovery of impaired hippocampal neurogenesis in these mice, as evidenced by an increase in doublecortin (DCX)-positive cells and neuronal progenitor cells (NPCs) in the dentate gyrus (DG). Furthermore, we confirmed that the cannabinoid receptor type-1 (CB1) plays a role in the therapeutic effects of naringin.

conclusionsThis research highlights the potential of naringin as a promising treatment option for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and suggests that targeting hippocampal neurogenesis through the CB1 receptor may be an effective strategy.

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Autistic DisorderFlavanonesHippocampusNeurogenesisReceptor, Cannabinoid, CB1AnimalsDisease Models, AnimalDoublecortin ProteinMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLDcx protein, mouseDoublecortin ProteinFlavanonesnaringinReceptor, Cannabinoid, CB1ASDBTBRCB1 receptorhippocampusnaringinneurogenesis

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PMCPMC12662764

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