Polyphenols,a diverse group of naturally occurring compounds found in plants,have garnered significant attention for their potential therapeutic properties in treating neurodegenerative diseases(NDs).The Wnt/β-cateni...Polyphenols,a diverse group of naturally occurring compounds found in plants,have garnered significant attention for their potential therapeutic properties in treating neurodegenerative diseases(NDs).The Wnt/β-catenin(WβC)signaling pathway,a crucial player in neurogenesis,neuronal survival,and synaptic plasticity,is involved in several cellular mechanisms related to NDs.Dysregulation of this pathway is a hallmark in the development of various NDs.This study explores multiple polyphenolic compounds,such as flavonoids,stilbenes,lignans,and phenolic acids,and their potential to protect the nervous system.It provides a comprehensive analysis of their effects on the WβC pathway,elucidating their modes of action.The study highlights the dual function of polyphenols in regulating and protecting the nervous system,providing reassurance about the research benefits.This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the results obtained from both in vitro studies and in vivo research,shedding light on how these substances influence the various components of the pathway.The focus is mainly on the molecular mechanisms that allow polyphenols to reduce oxidative stress,inflammation,and apoptotic processes,ultimately improving the function and survival of neurons.This study aims to offer a thorough understanding of the potential of polyphenols in targeting the WβC signaling pathway,which could lead to the development of innovative therapeutic options for NDs.展开更多
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome(AIDS)is the name used to describe several potentially life-threatening infections and disorders that happen when HIV has severely compromised the immune system.The primary effect of...Acquired immune deficiency syndrome(AIDS)is the name used to describe several potentially life-threatening infections and disorders that happen when HIV has severely compromised the immune system.The primary effect of HIV is to decrease host immunity,exposing the host to external pathogens.The development of pharmaceutical drugs that directly cure the infection is crucial because of the current wide-ranging epidemic of HIV.Most therapeutic anti-HIV drugs are nucleosides.However,their high toxicity and potential for drug resistance restrict their use.Many of the most effective clinical drugs used to inhibit HIV,the activation of latent HIV,and AIDS have been obtained from natural sources.This review focuses on potential natural medicinal products for treating and managing HIV and AIDS.Notwithstanding,further clinical research studies are needed to understand the subject and its dynamics.展开更多
基金financially supporting this work through the Large Research Group Project under Grant no.R.G.P.2/509/45
文摘Polyphenols,a diverse group of naturally occurring compounds found in plants,have garnered significant attention for their potential therapeutic properties in treating neurodegenerative diseases(NDs).The Wnt/β-catenin(WβC)signaling pathway,a crucial player in neurogenesis,neuronal survival,and synaptic plasticity,is involved in several cellular mechanisms related to NDs.Dysregulation of this pathway is a hallmark in the development of various NDs.This study explores multiple polyphenolic compounds,such as flavonoids,stilbenes,lignans,and phenolic acids,and their potential to protect the nervous system.It provides a comprehensive analysis of their effects on the WβC pathway,elucidating their modes of action.The study highlights the dual function of polyphenols in regulating and protecting the nervous system,providing reassurance about the research benefits.This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the results obtained from both in vitro studies and in vivo research,shedding light on how these substances influence the various components of the pathway.The focus is mainly on the molecular mechanisms that allow polyphenols to reduce oxidative stress,inflammation,and apoptotic processes,ultimately improving the function and survival of neurons.This study aims to offer a thorough understanding of the potential of polyphenols in targeting the WβC signaling pathway,which could lead to the development of innovative therapeutic options for NDs.
基金funding this work through the Large Research Group Project under grant number RGP.02/513/45.
文摘Acquired immune deficiency syndrome(AIDS)is the name used to describe several potentially life-threatening infections and disorders that happen when HIV has severely compromised the immune system.The primary effect of HIV is to decrease host immunity,exposing the host to external pathogens.The development of pharmaceutical drugs that directly cure the infection is crucial because of the current wide-ranging epidemic of HIV.Most therapeutic anti-HIV drugs are nucleosides.However,their high toxicity and potential for drug resistance restrict their use.Many of the most effective clinical drugs used to inhibit HIV,the activation of latent HIV,and AIDS have been obtained from natural sources.This review focuses on potential natural medicinal products for treating and managing HIV and AIDS.Notwithstanding,further clinical research studies are needed to understand the subject and its dynamics.
