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Abstract Title:

Xanthohumol ameliorates memory impairment and reduces the deposition ofβ-amyloid in APP/PS1 mice via regulating the mTOR/LC3II and Bax/Bcl-2 signalling pathways.

Abstract Source:

J Pharm Pharmacol. 2021 Apr 28. Epub 2021 Apr 28. PMID: 33909081

Abstract Author(s):

Xiao-Lei Sun, Jia-Bao Zhang, Yun-Xiang Guo, Tian-Shuang Xia, Ling-Chuan Xu, Khalid Rahmand, Guo-Ping Wang, Xiao-Jin Li, Ting Han, Na-Ni Wang, Hai-Liang Xin

Article Affiliation:

Xiao-Lei Sun

Abstract:

OBJECTIVES: Xanthohumol (XAN) is a unique component of Humulus lupulus L. and is known for its diverse biological activities. In this study, we investigated whether Xanthohumol could ameliorate memory impairment of APP/PS1 mice, and explored its potential mechanism of action.

METHODS: APP/PS1 mice were used for in vivo test and were treated with N-acetylcysteine and Xanthohumol for 2 months. Learning and memory levels were evaluated by the Morris water maze. Inflammatory and oxidative markers in serum and hippocampus and the deposition of Aβ in the hippocampus were determined. Moreover, the expression of autophagy and apoptosis proteins was also evaluated by western blot.

KEY FINDINGS: Xanthohumol significantly reduced the latency and increased the residence time of mice in the target quadrant. Additionally, Xanthohumol increased superoxide dismutase level and reduced Interleukin-6 and Interleukin-1β levels both in serum and hippocampus. Xanthohumol also significantly reduced Aβ deposition in the hippocampus and activated autophagy and anti-apoptotic signals.

CONCLUSIONS: Xanthohumol effectively ameliorates memory impairment of APP/PS1 mice by activating mTOR/LC3 and Bax/Bcl-2 signalling pathways, which provides new insight into the neuroprotective effects of Xanthohumol.

Study Type : Animal Study

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