Neuroscience Studies

Danshensu reduces neuronal excitability by enhancing potassium currents in bushy cells in the mouse cochlear nucleus.

Danshensu from Danshen herb decreases neuronal excitability in mouse brainstem by enhancing voltage-gated K+ currents, supporting its neuroprotective effects. Dose-dependent response with potential therapeutic applications.

Xu M et al (2024).
Neuroreport.
PubMed:
38813908

Danshen injection mitigated the cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury by suppressing neuroinflammation via the HIF-1α/CXCR4/NF-κB signaling pathway.

Danshen injection (DI) treats cardiovascular and brain diseases, improves neurological scores and reduces inflammation and oxidative stress. DI targets HIF-1α to suppress neuroinflammation and reduce ischemia/reperfusion injury.

Chen G et al (2024).
Neuroreport.
PubMed:
38813902

Capturing of neurotoxins causing diabetes stress and nervous breakdown in the aqueous medium by naphthazarin esters.

Compounds from Arnebia guttata bind toxic metals, potentially impacting diabetes pathogenesis. Understanding metal binding may aid in diabetes treatment and management.

Sharma N and Gulati A (2024).
Luminescence.
PubMed:
38807512

Quercetin improves the protection of hydroxysafflor yellow a against cerebral ischemic injury by modulating of blood-brain barrier and src-p-gp-mmp-9 signalling.

HSYA and Quer from a plant protect the blood-brain barrier in stroke, improving outcomes and reducing neural damage. They target specific proteins for potential treatment benefits.

Li X et al (2024).
Heliyon.
PubMed:
38803916

Behavioral and electrophysiological study in Colossoma macropomum treated with different concentrations of Nepeta cataria oil in an immersion bath revealed a therapeutic window for anesthesia.

Essential oils from Nepeta Cataria induce anesthesia in fish. Concentrations of 125-150µL-1 safe for short-term use, with reversible effects on posture reflex. Electrocardiographic changes observed at higher concentrations.

Dos Santos MF et al (2024).
Fish Physiol Biochem.
PubMed:
38801500

Mucuna pruriens to treat Parkinson's disease in low-income countries: Recommendations and practical guidelines from the farmer to clinical trials. Paving the way for future use in clinical practice.

Scientists propose Mucuna pruriens as a cost-effective alternative to levodopa for Parkinson's disease treatment in low-income countries. More research needed on safety and efficacy before widespread use. Ensure proper cultivation and storage for clinical trials.

Caronni S et al (2024).
Parkinsonism Relat Disord.
PubMed:
38797572

The TLR4/NF-κB/NLRP3 and Nrf2/HO-1 pathways mediate the neuroprotective effects of alkaloids extracted from Uncaria rhynchophylla in Parkinson's disease.

Alkaloids from Uncaria rhynchophylla show promise in treating Parkinson's disease by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress. Understanding their mechanism could lead to new therapies.

Zhang C et al (2024).
J Ethnopharmacol.
PubMed:
38797377

Novel phenanthrene/bibenzyl trimers from the tubers of Bletilla striata attenuate neuroinflammation via inhibition of NF-κB signaling pathway.

Researchers isolated novel compounds from Bletilla striata tubers and found two that inhibit neuroinflammation by targeting the AKT/IκB/NF-κB pathway and PTP1B overexpression. Potential for treating neuroinflammatory diseases.

Shao S et al (2024).
Chin J Nat Med.
PubMed:
38796217