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ArticleAntioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Neuroprotective Potential of Indole-Based Compounds: A Biochemical Study on Antioxidant Properties and Amyloid Disaggregation in Neuroblastoma Cells.

Tania Ciaglia, Maria Rosaria Miranda, Simone Di Micco, Mariapia Vietri, Gerardina Smaldone, Simona Musella, Veronica Di Sarno, Giulia Auriemma, Carla Sardo, Ornella Moltedo and 7 more

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Article in Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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17 authors.

Tania CiagliaDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via G. Paolo II, 84084 Fisciano, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-6592-4373
Maria Rosaria MirandaDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via G. Paolo II, 84084 Fisciano, Italy.ORCID 0009-0005-8296-1888
Simone Di MiccoEuropean Biomedical Research Institute of Salerno (EBRIS), Via Salvatore de Renzi 50, 84125 Salerno, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-4688-1080
Mariapia VietriDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via G. Paolo II, 84084 Fisciano, Italy.
Gerardina SmaldoneDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via G. Paolo II, 84084 Fisciano, Italy.
Simona MusellaDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via G. Paolo II, 84084 Fisciano, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-8312-4241
Veronica Di SarnoDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via G. Paolo II, 84084 Fisciano, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1397-5240
Giulia AuriemmaDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via G. Paolo II, 84084 Fisciano, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-9547-0969
Carla SardoDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via G. Paolo II, 84084 Fisciano, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-7819-9449
Ornella MoltedoDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via G. Paolo II, 84084 Fisciano, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-0526-2152
Giacomo PepeDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via G. Paolo II, 84084 Fisciano, Italy.
Giuseppe BifulcoDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via G. Paolo II, 84084 Fisciano, Italy.
Carmine OstacoloDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via G. Paolo II, 84084 Fisciano, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-3715-8680
Pietro CampigliaDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via G. Paolo II, 84084 Fisciano, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1069-2181
Michele ManfraDepartment of Health Science, University of Basilicata, Viale dell'Ateneo Lucano 10, 85100 Potenza, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-3320-972X
Vincenzo VestutoDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via G. Paolo II, 84084 Fisciano, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-3603-5526
Alessia BertaminoDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via G. Paolo II, 84084 Fisciano, Italy.

Funding

MIUR IR0000028
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Based on the established neuroprotective properties of indole-based compounds and their significant potential as multi-targeted therapeutic agents, a series of synthetic indole-phenolic compounds was evaluated as multifunctional neuroprotectors. Each compound demonstrated metal-chelating properties, particularly in sequestering copper ions, with quantitative analysis revealing approximately 40% chelating activity across all the compounds. In cellular models, these hybrid compounds exhibited strong antioxidant and cytoprotective effects, countering reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated by the Aβ(25-35) peptide and its oxidative byproduct, hydrogen peroxide, as demonstrated by quantitative analysis showing on average a 25% increase in cell viability and a reduction in ROS levels to basal states. Further analysis using thioflavin T fluorescence assays, circular dichroism, and computational studies indicated that the synthesized derivatives effectively promoted the self-disaggregation of the Aβ(25-35) fragment. Taken together, these findings suggest a unique profile of neuroprotective actions for indole-phenolic derivatives, combining chelating, antioxidant, and anti-aggregation properties, which position them as promising compounds for the development of multifunctional agents in Alzheimer's disease therapy. The methods used provide reliable in vitro data, although further in vivo validation and assessment of blood-brain barrier penetration are needed to confirm therapeutic efficacy and safety.

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amyloidantioxidantsdisaggregationin-cell studiesindole nucleusneuroprotection

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