HESPERIDIN AND NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES: NEUROPROTECTIVE EFFECTS TOWARDS ALZHEIMER’S AND PARKINSON’S

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to examine the neuroprotective effects of hesperidin on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases by evaluating its roles in oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and cellular apoptosis.

Result and Discussion: The studies investigating the effects of hesperidin on amyloid beta plaques (Aβ), dopaminergic neurons, and mitochondrial functions were examined through a comprehensive literature review. Its safety profile and side effects were also reviewed. Hesperidin plays a significant role in the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative diseases due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In Alzheimer’s, it reduces Aβ plaques and preserves cognitive functions, while in Parkinson’s, it supports dopaminergic neurons and improves motor functions. Current studies indicate its safety even at high doses. However, further research is needed to determine its bioavailability, optimal dosage, and clinical efficacy.

Keywords

• Alzheimer’s disease
• hesperidin
• neuroinflammation
• Parkinson’s disease

HESPERİDİN VE NÖRODEJENERATİF HASTALIKLAR: ALZHEİMER VE PARKİNSON’A YÖNELİK NÖROPROTEKTİF ETKİLER

Abstract

Amaç: Bu çalışma, hesperidinin Alzheimer ve Parkinson hastalıkları üzerindeki nöroprotektif etkilerini inceleyerek, oksidatif stres, nöroinflamasyon ve hücresel apoptoz üzerindeki rollerini değerlendirmeyi amaçlamaktadır.

Sonuç ve Tartışma: Literatür taraması yapılarak, hesperidinin amiloid beta (Aβ) plakları, dopaminerjik nöronlar ve mitokondriyal fonksiyonlar üzerindeki etkilerini değerlendiren çalışmalar incelenmiştir. Güvenlik profili ve yan etkileri de ele alınmıştır. Hesperidin, anti-oksidan ve anti-inflamatuar özellikleriyle nörodejeneratif hastalıkların patofizyolojisinde önemli bir rol oynar. Alzheimer hastalığında Aβ plaklarını azaltarak bilişsel işlevleri korurken, Parkinson hastalığında dopaminerjik nöronları destekleyerek motor fonksiyonları iyileştirir. Mevcut çalışmalar, yüksek dozlarda bile güvenli olduğunu göstermektedir. Ancak, biyoyararlanımı, optimal dozajı ve klinik etkinliği üzerine daha fazla araştırmaya ihtiyaç vardır.

Keywords

• Alzheimer hastalığı
• hesperidin
• nöroinflamasyon
• Parkinson hastalığı

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