Research Article

Evaluating the effectiveness of gabapentin and ginkgo biloba in the neuroinflammatory process within a co-culture model of GBM and neurons

Volume: 53 Number: 2 April 1, 2025
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Evaluating the effectiveness of gabapentin and ginkgo biloba in the neuroinflammatory process within a co-culture model of GBM and neurons

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the anti-inflammatory effects of Ginkgo Biloba extract and Gabapentin on a neuron-Glioblastoma cell line. Utilizing advanced co-culture techniques, we simulated a tumor environment that closely mimics in vivo conditions and performed a detailed genetic analysis of cytokine expression. Testing a range of doses from 20 to 80 µg/ml, we found that the combination of Gabapentin (80 µg/ml) and Ginkgo Biloba extract (80 µg/ml) did not alter levels of proinflammatory cytokines such as IL1β, IL6, IL8, and TNF-α. However, it significantly increased the levels of the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL10 compared to other groups. These findings suggest that the co-administration of Gabapentin and Ginkgo Biloba can modulate the inflammatory response, maintaining it at levels similar to the control group. Determining the precise effective dosage range and understanding the mechanisms to halt neuroinflammation will be crucial for advancing therapeutic options for glioblastoma multiforme. This research provides a promising foundation for developing new treatment strategies aimed at reducing inflammation in glioblastoma patients.

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Supporting Institution

This study did not receive any financial or institutional support.

Ethical Statement

This study does not involve human or animal subjects that require ethical approval. Therefore, ethical committee approval was not necessary. All ethical principles and relevant guidelines were fully adhered to during the study.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Gene Expression

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

March 30, 2025

Publication Date

April 1, 2025

Submission Date

June 27, 2024

Acceptance Date

December 18, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 53 Number: 2

APA
Sevim, Ç., & Taghizadehghalehjoughi, A. (2025). Evaluating the effectiveness of gabapentin and ginkgo biloba in the neuroinflammatory process within a co-culture model of GBM and neurons. Hacettepe Journal of Biology and Chemistry, 53(2), 39-48. https://doi.org/10.15671/hjbc.1505464
AMA
1.Sevim Ç, Taghizadehghalehjoughi A. Evaluating the effectiveness of gabapentin and ginkgo biloba in the neuroinflammatory process within a co-culture model of GBM and neurons. HJBC. 2025;53(2):39-48. doi:10.15671/hjbc.1505464
Chicago
Sevim, Çiğdem, and Ali Taghizadehghalehjoughi. 2025. “Evaluating the Effectiveness of Gabapentin and Ginkgo Biloba in the Neuroinflammatory Process Within a Co-Culture Model of GBM and Neurons”. Hacettepe Journal of Biology and Chemistry 53 (2): 39-48. https://doi.org/10.15671/hjbc.1505464.
EndNote
Sevim Ç, Taghizadehghalehjoughi A (April 1, 2025) Evaluating the effectiveness of gabapentin and ginkgo biloba in the neuroinflammatory process within a co-culture model of GBM and neurons. Hacettepe Journal of Biology and Chemistry 53 2 39–48.
IEEE
[1]Ç. Sevim and A. Taghizadehghalehjoughi, “Evaluating the effectiveness of gabapentin and ginkgo biloba in the neuroinflammatory process within a co-culture model of GBM and neurons”, HJBC, vol. 53, no. 2, pp. 39–48, Apr. 2025, doi: 10.15671/hjbc.1505464.
ISNAD
Sevim, Çiğdem - Taghizadehghalehjoughi, Ali. “Evaluating the Effectiveness of Gabapentin and Ginkgo Biloba in the Neuroinflammatory Process Within a Co-Culture Model of GBM and Neurons”. Hacettepe Journal of Biology and Chemistry 53/2 (April 1, 2025): 39-48. https://doi.org/10.15671/hjbc.1505464.
JAMA
1.Sevim Ç, Taghizadehghalehjoughi A. Evaluating the effectiveness of gabapentin and ginkgo biloba in the neuroinflammatory process within a co-culture model of GBM and neurons. HJBC. 2025;53:39–48.
MLA
Sevim, Çiğdem, and Ali Taghizadehghalehjoughi. “Evaluating the Effectiveness of Gabapentin and Ginkgo Biloba in the Neuroinflammatory Process Within a Co-Culture Model of GBM and Neurons”. Hacettepe Journal of Biology and Chemistry, vol. 53, no. 2, Apr. 2025, pp. 39-48, doi:10.15671/hjbc.1505464.
Vancouver
1.Çiğdem Sevim, Ali Taghizadehghalehjoughi. Evaluating the effectiveness of gabapentin and ginkgo biloba in the neuroinflammatory process within a co-culture model of GBM and neurons. HJBC. 2025 Apr. 1;53(2):39-48. doi:10.15671/hjbc.1505464

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