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Abstract Title:

Flavonoid-rich ethanol extract from the leaves of Diospyros kaki attenuates cognitive deficits, amyloid-beta production, oxidative stress, and neuroinflammation in APP/PS1 transgenic mice.

Abstract Source:

Brain Res. 2018 Jan 1 ;1678:85-93. Epub 2017 Oct 14. PMID: 29038004

Abstract Author(s):

Yingjuan Ma, Bin Ma, Yuying Shang, Qingqing Yin, Yan Hong, Song Xu, Chao Shen, Xunyao Hou, Xueping Liu

Article Affiliation:

Yingjuan Ma

Abstract:

Amyloid-β peptide (Aβ) initiates a cascade of pathological events, including activation of microglial cells, oxidative stress, and inflammation, leading to neuronal death and the typical pathological changes in Alzheimer's disease (AD). Flavonoids have been reported to exert neuroprotective activities, not only through their generally accepted antioxidant effects, but also through their ability to protect against neurotoxin-induced injury. Flavonoids reduce Aβ production, inhibit neuroinflammation, increase cerebrovascular function, and improve cognitive performance. Here, we analyzed the effects of a flavonoid-rich ethanol extract from the leaves of Diospyros kaki (FLDK) in APP/PS1 transgenic mice. We found that oral treatment with FLDK reversed learning and memory impairment, reduced Aβ burden and expression of β-site amyloid precursor protein cleavage enzyme 1 (BACE1), and decreased microglial activation in senile plaques. FLDK restored antioxidant enzyme activities, as well as reduced the lipid peroxidation product, malondialdehyde, and inflammatory mediators. These results demonstrate that FLDK alleviates cognitive decline and reduces Aβ burden, microglial activation, oxidativestress, and inflammation responses. Thus, FLDK treatment may be a potential therapeutic strategy for preventing and treating AD, at least in part via its anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory biological activities and its effect on the Aβ producing enzyme BACE1.

Study Type : Transgenic Animal Study

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