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SynthesisCentral nervous system agents in medicinal chemistry2025

A Systematic Review of the Anti-seizure and Antiepileptic Effects and Mechanisms of Piperine.

Nasim Rahimi-Dehkordi, Saeid Heidari-Soureshjani, Sahar Rostamian

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Nasim Rahimi-DehkordiDepartment of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Hajar Hospital, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran.ORCID 0000-0002-4329-0998
Saeid Heidari-SoureshjaniModeling in Health Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran.ORCID 0000-0002-7592-3868
Sahar RostamianDepartment of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-4182-6004

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

INTRODUCTION AND

aimsSeizures due to epilepsy in any form cause a wide range of problems in a patient's physical, psychological, and social health. This study aimed to investigate piperine's anti-seizure and antiepileptic effects and mechanisms.

methodsIn this systematic review study, which was conducted according to the principles of PRISMA 2020, the initial search was conducted on November 2, 2023, using EndNote software. Various databases such as PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Embase, and Scopus were searched using specific keywords. After screening the articles, a form was designed according to the objectives of the study, and the information related to the included articles was entered in the form, and the studies were reviewed.

resultsPiperine showed its antiepileptic activity by affecting the brain's antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic activity. It also, by modulating brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)ergic activity, can control seizures. In addition, piperine can help treat seizures and epilepsy by elevating 5-HT levels in the brain, modulating astrocyte and microglia function, modulatory effects on Ca

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AlkaloidsAnticonvulsantsBenzodioxolesEpilepsyPiperidinesPolyunsaturated AlkamidesSeizuresAnimalsHumansAlkaloidsAnticonvulsantsBenzodioxolesPiperidinespiperinePolyunsaturated AlkamidesanticonvulsantantiepilepticepilepsyPiperineseizuresystematic review.

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