Saying a brand new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Neurologic problems are the main reason behind sickness and incapacity on account of elevated life expectancy and international inhabitants ageing, highlighting the pressing want and nice problem for locating neuroprotective brokers with higher efficacy and minimal side-effects.
Catalpol, an iridoid glycoside derived from Rehmanniae Radix, has therapeutic potential in neurologic ailments resulting from its various organic actions. This overview summarizes the analysis advances and therapeutic potential of catalpol for a variety of neurologic problems, together with despair, cognitive impairment, stroke, Parkinson’s illness, and a number of sclerosis.
A complete dialogue of experimental fashions used, dosages, length of remedy, and mechanisms concerned is offered. The widespread mechanisms underlying the neuroprotective results of catalpol on these neurologic problems are carefully associated to antioxidant, anti-neuroinflammatory, and anti-apoptotic properties, in addition to the capability to advertise neuroplasticity and neurogenesis.
Regardless of the promising outcomes from experimental research, there are nonetheless challenges to be addressed, similar to figuring out direct binding targets, assessing toxicologic results, and understanding pharmacokinetics. Moreover, well-designed and managed medical trials needs to be carried out to validate the efficacy and security for treating varied neurologic circumstances. This overview offers compelling proof supporting catalpol as a promising pure neuroprotective agent.
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Li, W & Zhou, X., (2025) Catapol: a promising pure neuroprotective agent for neurologic problems. Acta Materia Medica. doi.org/10.15212/AMM-2024-0097.