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Modulating Neurodegeneration: Protective Role of Palmatine Against Aluminium-Induced Oxidative Stress

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B. Ratna1*, N. Prem Kumar, S.V. Rajendra, Kuntal Das
» doi: 10.33472/AFJBS.6.5.2024. 5954-5974

Abstract

This study examined the effects of palmatine, on neurotoxicity induced by aluminum chloride in rats. The rats were administered with palmatine orally at doses of 10 and 20 mg/kg for 42 days alongside aluminum chloride to induce neurotoxicity. Oxidative stress marker measurements, brain levels of aluminum, and immunohistochemistry for determining the expression of BDNF and beta- amyloid plaques were performed. Palmatine treatment significantly improved cognitive function and behavior, reduced oxidative stress markers, decreased brain aluminum levels, inhibited β- Amyloid expression, and reduced neuronal damage and apoptosis. The study's findings suggest that palmatine has therapeutic potential against aluminum-induced neurotoxicity, highlighting its relevance for Aluminium induced neurodegeneration and Alzheimer's disease. Further investigations are necessary to inspect the underlying mechanisms and their translational potential in Alzheimer's disease treatment.

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