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ReviewNutrients2024

Mechanistic and Therapeutic Insights into Flavonoid-Based Inhibition of Acetylcholinesterase: Implications for Neurodegenerative Diseases.

Natalia Cichon, Weronika Grabowska, Leslaw Gorniak, Maksymilian Stela, Piotr Harmata, Michal Ceremuga, Michal Bijak

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Review in Nutrients, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 23 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

23 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Natalia CichonBiohazard Prevention Centre, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Pomorska 141/143, 90-236 Lodz, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-0139-2451
Weronika GrabowskaBiohazard Prevention Centre, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Pomorska 141/143, 90-236 Lodz, Poland.
Leslaw GorniakBiohazard Prevention Centre, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Pomorska 141/143, 90-236 Lodz, Poland.ORCID 0000-0001-9873-9521
Maksymilian StelaBiohazard Prevention Centre, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Pomorska 141/143, 90-236 Lodz, Poland.
Piotr HarmataFaculty of Advanced Technologies and Chemistry, Military University of Technology, 2 gen. S. Kaliskiego St., 00-908 Warsaw, Poland.ORCID 0000-0003-2318-6293
Michal CeremugaMilitary Institute of Armoured and Automotive Technology, Okuniewska 1, 05-070 Sulejówek, Poland.
Michal BijakBiohazard Prevention Centre, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Pomorska 141/143, 90-236 Lodz, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-7838-4097

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Flavonoids are naturally occurring polyphenolic compounds known for their extensive range of biological activities. This review focuses on the inhibitory effects of flavonoids on acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and their potential as therapeutic agents for cognitive dysfunction. AChE, a serine hydrolase that plays a crucial role in cholinergic neurotransmission, is a key target in the treatment of cognitive impairments due to its function in acetylcholine hydrolysis. Natural polyphenolic compounds, particularly flavonoids, have demonstrated significant inhibition of AChE, positioning them as promising alternatives or adjuncts in neuropharmacology. This study specifically examines flavonoids such as quercetin, apigenin, kaempferol, and naringenin, investigating their inhibitory efficacy, binding mechanisms, and additional neuroprotective properties, including their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. In vitro, in vivo, and in silico analyses reveal that these flavonoids effectively interact with both the active and peripheral anionic sites of AChE, resulting in increased acetylcholine levels and the stabilization of cholinergic signaling. Their mechanisms of action extend beyond mere enzymatic inhibition, as they also exhibit antioxidant and anti-amyloidogenic properties, thereby offering a multifaceted approach to neuroprotection. Given these findings, flavonoids hold considerable therapeutic potential as modulators of AChE, with implications for enhancing cognitive function and treating neurodegenerative diseases. Future studies should prioritize the enhancement of flavonoid bioavailability, evaluate their efficacy in clinical settings, and explore their potential synergistic effects when combined with established therapies to fully harness their potential as neurotherapeutic agents.

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AcetylcholinesteraseCholinesterase InhibitorsFlavonoidsNeurodegenerative DiseasesNeuroprotective AgentsAnimalsAntioxidantsCognitive DysfunctionHumansAcetylcholinesteraseAntioxidantsCholinesterase InhibitorsFlavonoidsNeuroprotective Agentsacetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitioncholinergic signalingcognitive enhancementflavanonesflavonoidsneurodegenerative diseasesneuroprotectionpolyphenolic compounds

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PMID39796512
PMCPMC11722824

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