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ArticleBiochemistry research international2026

Exploration of the In Vitro and In Vivo Neuroprotective Effects of Several Polyphenolics on LPS-Induced Neuroinflammation.

Mona Elkhatieb, Rasha A Radwan, Doaa Abou El-Ezz, Christine Adel Sedky, Ulrike Breitinger, Nabila Hamdi, Amira Emad Abdelaziz, Sarah Atef Fahim, Ahmed M Hafez

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Article in Biochemistry research international, 2026. 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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Mona ElkhatiebDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, German University in Cairo (GUC), Cairo, 11835, Egypt.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4518-710X
Rasha A RadwanBiochemistry Department, Faculty of Biotechnology, German International University, Regional Ring Road East Cairo New Administrative Capital, Cairo, Egypt.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7065-5107
Doaa Abou El-EzzDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA), Giza, 12556, Egypt, msa.edu.eg.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8299-7259
Christine Adel SedkyDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, German University in Cairo (GUC), Cairo, 11835, Egypt.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4500-8829
Ulrike BreitingerDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, German University in Cairo (GUC), Cairo, 11835, Egypt.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3057-5919
Nabila HamdiDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, German University in Cairo (GUC), Cairo, 11835, Egypt.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1012-0466
Amira Emad AbdelazizPharmacology Department, Clinical and Biological Sciences Departments, College of Pharmacy, Arab Academy for Science and Technology and Maritime Transport, Abu Kir, Alexandria, Egypt, aast.edu.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8622-7770
Sarah Atef FahimBasic Sciences Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Egyptian Chinese University, Cairo, Egypt.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1950-0844
Ahmed M HafezDepartment of Biochemistry, School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire Hosted by Global Academic Foundation, Cairo, 11586, Egypt.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2620-0572

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Abstract

Oxidative stress and neuroinflammation are key components in neurodegenerative diseases, where early intervention using natural treatments may offer neuroprotective effects. This study shows that isoliquiritigenin (ISL), hesperidin (HES), and curcumin (CUR) can mitigate lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced neuroinflammation and oxidative stress in vitro and in vivo. The compounds were initially tested for cytotoxicity and found to reduce nitric oxide (NO) production, especially CUR and ISL. They were able to restore antioxidant enzyme activities both in vivo and in vitro. All treatments reduced inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) expression compared to the untreated LPS control group. Behavioral assessments indicated that LPS impaired spatial and nonspatial memory, but treatments improved cognitive performance. Biomarker analyses revealed that ISL, HES, and CUR reduced the interleukin (IL)-1β and nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) ratio in the hippocampus. Moreover, they decreased the level of caspase-3 demonstrated by western blotting and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) level. Thereby they inhibited LPS elicited apoptosis. Likewise, their anti-inflammatory effects were illustrated in the histopathological examination. Furthermore, they decreased the expression of amyloid-β. The study reinforces the potential of these natural compounds as protective and therapeutic cost-effective alternatives for managing neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration.

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curcuminhesperidinisoliquiritigeninneuroinflammation

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