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ReviewCurrent medicinal chemistry2026

The Role and Molecular Mechanism of Icaritin in the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease.

Chong-Bo Zheng, Li-Zhen Wu, Wan-Ying Song, Liang Luo, Jia-Ting Cai, Zhi-Hua Huang, Ke-Qiang Tian

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Chong-Bo ZhengKey Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases of Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, 341000, China.
Li-Zhen WuKey Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases of Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, 341000, China.
Wan-Ying SongKey Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases of Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, 341000, China.
Liang LuoKey Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases of Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, 341000, China.
Jia-Ting CaiKey Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases of Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, 341000, China.
Zhi-Hua HuangKey Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases of Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, 341000, China.ORCID 0000-0002-2610-1999
Ke-Qiang TianDepartment of Head and Neck Surgery, Ganzhou Cancer Hospital, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, 341000, China.

Funding

Jiangxi Natural Science Foundation 20192BAB205117National Natural Science Foundation of China 31960190Science and Technology Guidance Project of Ganzhou GZ2021ZSF340Science and Technology Plan Project of Ganzhou Health Care Commission 2020-2-48Science and Technology Plan Project of Jiangxi Provincial Health Care Commission 202212550
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Abstract

Alzheimer's disease (AD), a degenerative disease of the central nervous system, affects approximately 70 million individuals worldwide. As the number of elderly in the population increases, the prevalence and incidence of AD are increasing annually. Although the drugs are currently used to alleviate certain cognitive symptoms, their overall therapeutic efficacy remains unclear. Consequently, there is significant societal demand for safe and effective therapeutic options. Icaritin (ICT), a bioactive compound derived from Epimedium brevicornu Maxim, has anti-apoptotic, antioxidant, anti-neuroinflammatory, anti-aging, and neuroprotective properties. In recent years, it has garnered significant interest because of its potential preventative and therapeutic effects in the context of AD. In this review, we analyze the therapeutic effects of ICT on AD, namely the inhibition of neuroinflammation, effects against oxidative stress and apoptosis, and promotion of cellular autophagy. The aim of this review was to provide a general reference for the research and development of new drugs, in particular ICT, for the prevention and treatment of AD.

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Alzheimer DiseaseFlavonoidsNeuroprotective AgentsAnimalsAntioxidantsApoptosisAutophagyHumansOxidative StressAntioxidantsFlavonoidsicaritinNeuroprotective AgentsAlzheimer's diseaseapoptosisautophagy.icaritinneuroinflammationneuroprotectionoxidative stress

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