A Potential Alternative against Neurodegenerative Diseases: Phytodrugs
Joint Authors
Vega-Ávila, Elisa
Pérez-Hernández, Jesús
Zaldívar-Machorro, Víctor Javier
Villanueva-Porras, David
Chavarría, Anahí
Source
Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-19, 19 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-01-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
19
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Neurodegenerative diseases (ND) primarily affect the neurons in the human brain secondary to oxidative stress and neuroinflammation.
ND are more common and have a disproportionate impact on countries with longer life expectancies and represent the fourth highest source of overall disease burden in the high-income countries.
A large majority of the medicinal plant compounds, such as polyphenols, alkaloids, and terpenes, have therapeutic properties.
Polyphenols are the most common active compounds in herbs and vegetables consumed by man.
The biological bioactivity of polyphenols against neurodegeneration is mainly due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiamyloidogenic effects.
Multiple scientific studies support the use of herbal medicine in the treatment of ND; however, relevant aspects are still pending to explore such as metabolic analysis, pharmacokinetics, and brain bioavailability.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Pérez-Hernández, Jesús& Zaldívar-Machorro, Víctor Javier& Villanueva-Porras, David& Vega-Ávila, Elisa& Chavarría, Anahí. 2016. A Potential Alternative against Neurodegenerative Diseases: Phytodrugs. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-19.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1114348
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Pérez-Hernández, Jesús…[et al.]. A Potential Alternative against Neurodegenerative Diseases: Phytodrugs. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-19.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Pérez-Hernández, Jesús& Zaldívar-Machorro, Víctor Javier& Villanueva-Porras, David& Vega-Ávila, Elisa& Chavarría, Anahí. A Potential Alternative against Neurodegenerative Diseases: Phytodrugs. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-19.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1114348
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1114348