Molecular Mechanisms of Herbal Compounds in Neuroprotection
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Pharmacology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (10 November 2024) | Viewed by 1824
Special Issue Editor
Interests: neurodegenerative disorders; Alzheimer’s disease; Parkinson’s disease; behavioral pharmacology; neuropharmacology; antioxidants; neuroinflammation; pharmacognosy; medicinal herbs
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Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS) titled “Molecular Mechanisms of Herbal Compounds in Neuroprotection”. This issue aims to showcase a curated collection of cutting-edge research and contemporary review articles that advance our understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying the neuroprotective properties of herbal compounds.
Herbal compounds encompass a diverse array of natural substances, including flavonoids, polyphenols, alkaloids, and terpenoids. These compounds have gained attention for their potential neuroprotective effects, offering promising avenues for combating neurodegenerative diseases. These compounds exert their effects through multifaceted mechanisms. They activate antioxidative pathways to combat neuronal oxidative stress and modulate inflammatory pathways to mitigate neuroinflammation. Furthermore, they promote the production of neurotrophic factors to support neuronal growth, survival, and plasticity. Additionally, they enhance mitochondrial function, thereby boosting cellular energy production and resilience. Moreover, they regulate exosome-mediated intercellular communication to influence neuroinflammatory responses and neuronal survival. By targeting these intricate pathways, herbal compounds offer promising therapeutic avenues for neuroprotection and the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. The proposed topic of this Special Issue focuses on the molecular mechanisms of herbal compounds in neuroprotection. In addition to the aforementioned mechanisms, we hope to publish articles exploring new molecular mechanisms underlying the neuroprotective effects of herbal compounds or articles on newly discovered herbal compounds with neuroprotective properties.
Prof. Dr. Chi-Rei Wu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- herbal compounds
- neuroprotection
- neurodegeneration
- oxidative stress
- apoptosis
- autophagy
- pyroptosis
- mitophagy
- inflammasomes
- exososme
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