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Salsolinol (SAL), an endogenous neurotoxin 1-methyl-6,7-dihydroxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline, is a dopamine metabolite that has been implicated in the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease (PD) due to its selective toxicity toward dopaminergic (DA) neurons. Experimental studies have demonstrated that SAL induces DA neuronal injury both in vitro and in vivo, thereby contributing to the PD pathogenesis. Given its Read More

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a typical neurodegenerative illness, and it is a main cause of dementia, affecting millions of older populations throughout the world. Although the exact causes of AD are still not clear, the disorder is known to be considered by the accumulation of amyloid plaques and tau tangles in the neuronal cells. Currently, available drugs such as cholinesterase inhibitors and NMDA antagonists can hel Read More

The zebrafish (Danio rerio) is widely utilised as a live vertebrate model in research on neurological development and nervous system diseases. This species exhibits various distinctive attributes that render it well-suited for investigating neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease (PD). Zebrafish and humans have a genetic similarity of around 70%, and approximately 84% of the genes associated with human diseases h Read More

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a devastating neurological disorder that affects humans and is a major contributor to dementia. It is characterized by cognitive dysfunction, impairing an individual's ability to perform daily tasks. In AD, nerve cells in areas of the brain related to cognitive function are damaged. Despite extensive research, there is currently no specific therapeutic or diagnostic approach for this fatal disease. However, s Read More

Introduction Gantenerumab (GR), a promising therapeutic agent for Alzheimer's disease (AD), has been the subject of extensive research. In this study, we aimed to provide a comprehensive analysis of the literature on GR. Methods A systematic search was conducted using the PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. VOSviewer and Bibliometrix were utilized to analyze bibliographic data. Results The analysis of t Read More

Introduction Prenatal depression is a prevalent mental disorder that affects women during pregnancy. Alterations in the maternal microbiota have been linked to changes in the composition of the intestinal microbiota of foetus, which can have long-term consequences for the child's health. The gut-brain axis, which involves bidirectional communication between the gut and the brain, is believed to play a role in the development o Read More

Sitagliptin is a dipeptidyl peptidase-IV inhibitor approved for treating type 2 diabetes mellitus. It increases the active form of incretin Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1). The GLP-1 peptide prevents damage to neurons due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic activities. This article summarizes the studies assessing the neuroprotective properties of sitagliptin, especially through the GLP-1 pathway. The outcomes of e Read More

Chemotherapy-induced pain is one of the major challenges that hamper the patient's quality of life. Several cases of insufficient pain management were reported globally, especially in the case of patients who do not respond well to conventional pain management regimes and opioid analgesics. Additionally, conventional pain management has several shortcomings, and evidence suggests that cannabidiol has the potential to over Read More