M Ramanathan, Mohammed Jamshir Km, Jerin M Jose, Nidhya Ganesan
{"title":"Nattokinase Attenuated Excitatory Amino Acids and Cytokines Release and Restored Cerebral Blood Flow in a Thrombolytic Focal Cerebral Ischemic Rat Model.","authors":"M Ramanathan, Mohammed Jamshir Km, Jerin M Jose, Nidhya Ganesan","doi":"10.2174/0118715249314623240923092315","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0118715249314623240923092315","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Nattokinase (NK), a protease enzyme present in traditional fermented Japanese food, has shown fibrinolytic properties in vitro as well as in cardiac ischemia. In the present study, the Neuroprotective effect of standardized NK was evaluated in the thrombolytic focal cerebral ischemic model.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>The parameters of behavioural assessment, cerebral blood flow, inflammatory mediators, excitatory amino acids, and immunohistochemistry were measured to support the NK effect. NK was administered at 150 and 300 mg/kg, and its effects were compared with streptokinase (STK) (100μl/rat). Each mg of NK contains 5.5 Units of the enzyme, which can cause lysis of the fibrin.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results indicate that 7 days of treatment of 300 mg NK restored the cerebral blood flow and prevented the release of cytokine and excitatory amino acids. Similarly, neurological scores were reduced, and grip strength increased significantly with NK treatment. The GFAP and synaptophysin staining of the hippocampus (CA1) and cerebrum have shown recovery of neurons from ischemic damage in comparison to vehicle-treated ischemic-reperfused rats. The NK (300 mg/kg) fibrinolytic effect is comparable to STK treatment.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>To conclude, NK, a serine protease, protects the brain from ischemic degeneration in thrombolytic cerebral ischemia. Consumption of this Japanese food might exhibit prophylactic activity.</p>","PeriodicalId":93930,"journal":{"name":"Central nervous system agents in medicinal chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142483088","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Effect of Probiotics and Microbiota on Nervous System and Mental Illnesses.","authors":"Hadi Hossainpour, Salman Khazaei, Hassan Mahmoudi","doi":"10.2174/0118715249315760240905043415","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0118715249315760240905043415","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The microbiota that inhabits the gastrointestinal tract has been linked to various gastrointestinal and non-gastrointestinal disorders. Scientists have been studying how the bacteria in our intestines have an effect on our brain and nervous system. This connection is called the \"microbiota- gut-brain axis\". Given the capacity of probiotics, which are live non-pathogenic microorganisms, to reinstate the normal microbial population within the host and confer advantages, their potential impact has been subjected to scrutiny with regard to neurological and mental conditions. Material sourced for this review included peer-reviewed literature annotated in the PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases. The result has indicated the integration of probiotics into a child's diet to enhance the neuro-behavioral symptoms. Notwithstanding this, the current data set has been found to be insufficient and inconclusive. The potential utility of probiotics for the prevention or treatment of neurologic and mental disorders has become a subject of substantial interest.</p>","PeriodicalId":93930,"journal":{"name":"Central nervous system agents in medicinal chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142309363","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Role of Phytocompounds for Effective Management of Migraine: Current and Future Prospectives.","authors":"Swapnil Randive, Sanjeev Kumar Sahu, Manish Vyas","doi":"10.2174/0118715249308649240730093046","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0118715249308649240730093046","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Migraine is one of the most painful and debilitating conditions, which is characterized by a pulsating headache. Many therapeutic strategies are being used to prevent and treat the symptoms and underlying pathology. A relatively high number of different medications are currently being used for migraine prevention in clinical practice. However, these compounds were initially developed for other indications and were different in their mechanisms of action. This review mainly summarized all the conventional and phytocompounds currently present for the treatment of migraine. Further, we also discussed therapeutic potential and clinical studies of natural compounds for the treatment of migraine prophylaxis under various chemical categories like flavonoids, polyphenols, alkaloids, glycosides, terpenoids, and lactone, acid, and alcohol.</p>","PeriodicalId":93930,"journal":{"name":"Central nervous system agents in medicinal chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142303393","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Toxicity Concern for the Radiopharmaceuticals for the Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease.","authors":"Shristy Verma, Rishabha Malviya, Sathvik Belagodu Sridhar","doi":"10.2174/0118715249340822240828065449","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0118715249340822240828065449","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This editorial discusses the toxicity and ethical concerns associated with the utilization of radiopharmaceuticals for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease. It highlights the potential benefits of using amyloid tracers during the early stages of diagnosing the disease. However, it also raises ethical concerns regarding the communication of this data to patients as well as their families. Additionally, it addresses the toxicity concerns associated with different radiopharmaceuticals, elucidating their potential to accumulate in bone and pose risks to the kidneys and bone marrow. We have examined the negative consequences, such as blood-related toxicity and suppression of bone marrow function, which have been recorded for different radiopharmaceuticals.</p>","PeriodicalId":93930,"journal":{"name":"Central nervous system agents in medicinal chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142156942","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Multiple Sclerosis: Pathogenesis Mechanism and Biomarkers.","authors":"Ashwani Arya, Manish Dhall, Vineet Mittal, Deepak Kaushik, Priya Mudgal, Tarun Kumar, Manisha Pandey, Renu Kadian, Prerna Sharma, Nidhi Rani, Thakur Gurjeet Singh","doi":"10.2174/0118715249307633240817160735","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0118715249307633240817160735","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unceasing, demyelinating, idiopathic inflammatory, and neurodegenerative disease of the Central Nervous System (CNS.) The disease is characterized by the occurrence of neurological symptoms over a period of days to weeks, abide by partial or absolute diminutions of various durations. In this review, a concise outline on disease activity and progression of MS, pathogenesis with the special prominence on the biomarkers for the MS as therapeutic targets has been discussed by carrying out a comprehensive literature survey employing chief websites and search engines for investigation. Cortical inflammation, neurodegeneration, demyelination, axonal injury, axonal loss, oligodendrocytes, mitochondrial dysfunction, microglia activation, oxidative and nitrosative stress are the pathological hallmarks of the MS. CNS neurofilaments, chitinase and chitinase 3-like proteins, soluble circulating form (sCD163), Chemokine ligand 13 (CXCL13), immunoglobulin M, MicroRNA (miRNA) and messenger Ribonucleic Acid (mRNA), Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), serum osteopontin, 8-iso-prostaglandin F2α (8-iso-PGF2 α), apo-Lipoprotein E and myelinreactive T cells are some of the therapeutically valuable biomarkers for such multifarious disorder. MS is one of the chronic neurodegenerative diseases with undefined etiology. The study of the pathophysiology of the disease and the involvement of certain biomarkers can help identify new targets for therapeutic intercession, identify individuals at risk of developing the disease later in life, and allow more effective treatment of progressive diseases such as MS.</p>","PeriodicalId":93930,"journal":{"name":"Central nervous system agents in medicinal chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142134771","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aditya Walia, Amandeep Kaur, Randhir Singh, Nidhi Rani, Rajan Swami
{"title":"Unveiling the Mysteries of the Blood-Brain Barrier: The Problem of the Brain/spinal Pharmacotherapy.","authors":"Aditya Walia, Amandeep Kaur, Randhir Singh, Nidhi Rani, Rajan Swami","doi":"10.2174/0118715249297247240813104929","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0118715249297247240813104929","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The most critical issue impeding the development of innovative cerebrospinal medications is the blood-brain barrier (BBB). The BBB limits the ability of most medications to penetrate the brain to the CNS. The BBB structure and functions are summarized, with the physical barrier generated by endothelial tight junctions and the transport barrier formed by transporters within the membrane and vesicular processes. The functions of connected cells, particularly the end feet of astrocytic glial cells, microglia, and pericytes, are described. The drugs that cross the blood brain barrier are explained below along with their mechanisms. Some of the associated conditions and problems are given.</p>","PeriodicalId":93930,"journal":{"name":"Central nervous system agents in medicinal chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142115917","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Investigating the Therapeutic Property of Galium verum L. (GV) for MSG induced Audiogenic Epilepsy (AEs) and Neuroprotection through In-Silico and In-Vitro Analysis.","authors":"Mansi Singh, Siva Prasad Panda","doi":"10.2174/0118715249330123240822063420","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0118715249330123240822063420","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Audiogenic Epilepsy (AEs) is a subtype of epileptic seizure that is generally caused by high-intensity sounds. A large number of traditional medicines has been explored in this lieu where our study chased Galium verum L. (Rubiaceae), an herbal plant which is commonly known as Lady's Bedstraw, that contains a highly rich chemical composition including flavonoids (Hispidulin, Quercetin, and Kaempferol), and phenolic acids (chlorogenic acid, caftaric acid, and gallic acid). G verum is well known for its antioxidant, neuroprotective, and anti-inflammatory properties. Recently, the unique role of Adhesion G Protein- Coupled Receptor V1 (ADGRV1) protein in the progression of audiogenic epilepsy has been explored.</p><p><strong>Aim and objectives: </strong>This study aimed to examine the potent phytoconstituents of the hydroalcoholic extract of G. verum L. (HEGV) using analytical techniques. Additionally, our study sought to evaluate the antioxidant, neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory properties, and antiepileptic potency of HEGV by targeting ADGRV1 via in silico and in vitro analyses using SHSY5Y cells.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>HPLC and LC-MS techniques were employed to identify the flavonoids, iridoids, and phenolic acid derivatives present in HEGV. DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl), nitric oxide (NO), and hydroxyl (OH) radical scavenging assays were performed to confirm the antioxidant potential of the extract. Additionally, in silico molecular docking and molecular dynamic studies were performed using AutoDock Vina software to analyze the possible interactions between crucial phytoconstituents of HEGV and ADGRV1, followed by cell line analysis. In the in vitro analysis, antioxidant, neuroprotective, and anti-inflammatory properties were assessed via cell viability assay, IL, GABA, and glutamate estimation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>LC-MS and HPLC analyses revealed high concentrations of hispidulin, a major flavonoid found in HEGV. HEGV exhibited moderate-to-high free radical-scavenging activities comparable to those of ascorbic acid. Docking analysis demonstrated that hispidulin has a stronger binding affinity with ADGRV1 (Vina score = -8.6 kcal/mol) than other compounds. Furthermore, cell line analysis revealed that the MSG exacerbates the neurodegeneration and neuroinflammation, whereas, HEGV and Hispidulin both possess neuroprotective, antioxidant, and antiepileptic activities.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>HEGV and Hispidulin proved to be promising candidates for treating audiogenic epilepsy by modulating ADGRV1.</p>","PeriodicalId":93930,"journal":{"name":"Central nervous system agents in medicinal chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142303392","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Unraveling the Plausible Role of Potassium Channel Openers in Alzheimer's Disease.","authors":"Sarvesh Kumar, Bhupesh Sharma, Anjana Sharma, Nitin Sharma","doi":"10.2174/0118715249330827240819040302","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0118715249330827240819040302","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93930,"journal":{"name":"Central nervous system agents in medicinal chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142006105","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marjan Nikbakhtzadeh, Sanaz Bordbar, Samaneh Seyedi, Mina Ranjbaran, Ghorbangol Ashabi, Afshin Kheradmand
{"title":"Significance of Neurotransmitters in Cerebral Ischemia: Understanding the Role of Serotonin, Dopamine, Glutamate, and GABA in Stroke Recovery and Treatment.","authors":"Marjan Nikbakhtzadeh, Sanaz Bordbar, Samaneh Seyedi, Mina Ranjbaran, Ghorbangol Ashabi, Afshin Kheradmand","doi":"10.2174/0118715249302594240801171612","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0118715249302594240801171612","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Brain ischemia occurs following heart failure, thromboembolism, and atherosclerosis, and it is characterized by the disturbance of blood flow resulting from the blockage of blood vessels. After a series of studies, it is deduced that various changes occur following stroke, including neural death and changes in plasticity. Studies have reported that neurotransmitters tend to change following a stroke. These changes that occur surrounding the infarct area following a stroke can be considered new therapeutic targets for stroke rehabilitation. Although various studies have reported that different neurotransmitters have a promising role in either the progression or the rehabilitation following stroke, they have not found any pharmacological interventions to help the previous rehabilitation therapeutics. Phytocompounds also offer potential therapeutic benefits in stroke management due to their antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties. This article aimed to compile recent advancements in neurotransmitter research related to ischemia and explore the potential use of neurotransmitter agonists/antagonists in ischemic conditions to identify potential drug candidates for treating the severe and prolonged stages of stroke in the future.</p>","PeriodicalId":93930,"journal":{"name":"Central nervous system agents in medicinal chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142006104","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Unveiling the Applications of Phytoconstituents in Neuropathic Pain.","authors":"Rimjhim Priyanshi, Anjana Sharma, Shobhit Kumar, Arpana Gupta, Bhupesh Sharma, Nitin Sharma","doi":"10.2174/0118715249312031240803190651","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0118715249312031240803190651","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Neuropathic pain is a complex chronic condition resulting from the damage or dysfunction of the nervous system. Conventional therapies offer limited success and often come with various adverse effects. Therefore, the exploration of alternative therapies, such as phytoconstituents, may be of substantial interest for their potential to alleviate neuropathic pain.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This review systematically examines the diverse roles and mechanisms of various phytoconstituents in modulating neuropathic pain. In this study, a comprehensive analysis of phytoconstituents in neuropathic pain is carried out to understand their mechanism in preventing the disease.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The current search is done in the databases of Google Scholar, PubMed Central, ScienceDirect, and Scopus using the keywords: neuropathic pain, phytoconstituents as analgesics, physiological effects of medicinal plants, and natural products, to find the most relevant articles of the last 10 years.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>Out of 125 articles, 112 were included in this study, which revealed that several phytoconstituents inhibit several biomarkers responsible for neuropathic pain. Moreover, this review highlights the underlying molecular pathways and targets through which these bioactive compounds exert their therapeutic effects, emphasizing their potential as novel pharmacological agents.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study concludes that phytoconstituents may possess potential applications in managing neuropathic pain and could be effectively used as an alternative approach to mitigate the condition with enhanced risk of safety and tolerability.</p>","PeriodicalId":93930,"journal":{"name":"Central nervous system agents in medicinal chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141984115","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}