Mahto Koleshwar, Kuwar Omkar Kumar, Maloo Aayushi, Kalia Nileshwar
Department of Physiotherapy, Mewar University, Gangarar, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, 312901, India.
Department of Pharmacy, Mewar University, Gangrar, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, 312901, India.
Inflammopharmacology. 2025 Jul 22. doi: 10.1007/s10787-025-01846-3.
Neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's disease, Multiple sclerosis and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, are characterized by progressive neuronal loss, oxidative stress, chronic neuroinflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, and apoptosis. The Nrf2/ARE, IĸB/NFĸB, MAPK/AP-1, and JAK-STAT signaling pathways play a pivotal role in these pathological processes, making them promising therapeutic targets. Luteolin, a naturally occurring flavonoid, has demonstrated potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties by modulating these interconnected pathways. Activation of Nrf2/ARE signaling by luteolin enhances cellular antioxidant defences, while its inhibition of NFĸB, MAPK/AP-1, and JAK-STAT pathways suppresses neuroinflammation and apoptotic signalling, thereby mitigating neuronal damage. Emerging evidences suggest that luteolin effectively reduces neurotoxic effects by regulating inflammatory cytokine production, stabilizing mitochondrial function, and maintaining redox homeostasis. Its ability to interfere with crosstalk between these signaling pathways highlights its potential as a multi-targeted neuroprotective agent. Preclinical studies have provided strong evidence supporting luteolin's role in mitigating neurodegeneration, suggesting its applicability in neurodegenerative disease management. These findings underscore the therapeutic potential of luteolin in neurodegenerative diseases by targeting multiple pathological mechanisms. However, further investigations are needed to fully elucidate its molecular mechanisms and optimize its therapeutic benefits.
神经退行性疾病,包括阿尔茨海默病、帕金森病、亨廷顿舞蹈症、多发性硬化症和肌萎缩侧索硬化症,其特征为神经元进行性丧失、氧化应激、慢性神经炎症、线粒体功能障碍和细胞凋亡。Nrf2/ARE、IĸB/NFĸB、MAPK/AP-1和JAK-STAT信号通路在这些病理过程中起关键作用,使其成为有前景的治疗靶点。木犀草素是一种天然存在的黄酮类化合物,通过调节这些相互关联的信号通路,已显示出强大的抗氧化、抗炎和神经保护特性。木犀草素激活Nrf2/ARE信号通路可增强细胞抗氧化防御能力,而其对NFĸB、MAPK/AP-1和JAK-STAT信号通路的抑制作用则可抑制神经炎症和凋亡信号,从而减轻神经元损伤。新出现的证据表明,木犀草素通过调节炎性细胞因子的产生、稳定线粒体功能和维持氧化还原稳态,有效降低神经毒性作用。其干扰这些信号通路之间相互作用的能力突出了其作为多靶点神经保护剂的潜力。临床前研究提供了有力证据,支持木犀草素在减轻神经退行性变方面的作用,表明其在神经退行性疾病管理中的适用性。这些发现强调了木犀草素通过靶向多种病理机制在神经退行性疾病中的治疗潜力。然而,需要进一步研究以充分阐明其分子机制并优化其治疗效果。
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