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ReviewFrontiers in neuroscience2026

Therapeutic potential of neuroprotective plant extracts in Parkinson's disease.

Shifang Luo, Linao Zhang, Xue Wu, Jiying Wang, Qing Li, Wentao Chen, Rongyu Li, Lingli Zhou, Na Zhou, Rong Chen and 2 more

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Review in Frontiers in neuroscience, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 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

12 authors.

Shifang Luo *Yunnan Key Laboratory of Dai and Yi Medicines, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Linao Zhang *College of Chinese Medicine, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Xue WuCollege of Chinese Medicine, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Jiying WangYunnan Key Laboratory of Dai and Yi Medicines, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Qing LiCollege of Chinese Medicine, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Wentao ChenYunnan Key Laboratory of Dai and Yi Medicines, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Rongyu LiCollege of Chinese Medicine, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Lingli ZhouCollege of Chinese Medicine, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Na ZhouYunnan Key Laboratory of Dai and Yi Medicines, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Rong ChenYunnan Key Laboratory of Dai and Yi Medicines, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Yuhuan XieCollege of Basic Medical Sciences, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Peixin GuoYunnan Key Laboratory of Dai and Yi Medicines, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: This review aims to summarize the application and mechanisms of plant extracts with neuroprotective effects in Parkinson's disease (PD), emphasizing their therapeutic potential in PD management. Background: Parkinson's disease is a widespread neurodegenerative disorder, predominantly affecting middle-aged and elderly populations. Characterized by varied etiologies, clinical presentations, and complex pathogenesis, its hallmark symptoms include tremor and bradykinesia. Despite the availability of limited pharmacological treatments, current approaches primarily focus on symptom management rather than modifying disease progression. Recent research have increasingly investigates the use of neuroprotective plant extracts, which have shown demonstrating promising therapeutic effects, garnering significant attention in the field. Methods: A systematic review was conducted on preclinical and clinical studies published from 2000 to 2025, sourced from PubMed, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), to evaluate the effects of neuroprotective plant extracts in PD treatment. Results: The review reveals that plant extracts with neuroprotective properties exert anti-PD effects through mechanisms including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions, inhibition of α-synuclein (α-syn) aggregation, enhancement of dopaminergic neuron survival, and restoration of synaptic function. Conclusion: This review outlines research directions for the development of neuroprotective plant extracts as novel PD therapies, suggesting their potential as complementary treatments alongside conventional pharmacological interventions.

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antioxidant stressanti-α-synuclein overexpressionmechanism of actionneuroprotective plant extractsParkinson’s disease

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PMCPMC13079682

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