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ArticleNutrients2025

Neuroprotective Effects of a Combination of Dietary Trans-Resveratrol and Hesperidin Against Methylglyoxal-Induced Neurotoxicity in a Depressive Amnesia Mouse Model.

Seon-Hyeok Kim, Seong-Min Hong, Eun-Ji Ko, Min-Jeong Park, Ji-Youn Kim, Sun-Yeou Kim

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Article in Nutrients, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Seon-Hyeok KimCollege of Pharmacy and Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, Gachon University, Incheon 21936, Republic of Korea.
Seong-Min HongCollege of Pharmacy and Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, Gachon University, Incheon 21936, Republic of Korea.
Eun-Ji KoCollege of Pharmacy and Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, Gachon University, Incheon 21936, Republic of Korea.
Min-Jeong ParkCollege of Pharmacy and Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, Gachon University, Incheon 21936, Republic of Korea.
Ji-Youn KimDepartment of Exercise Rehabilitation, Gachon University, Incheon 21936, Republic of Korea.
Sun-Yeou KimCollege of Pharmacy and Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, Gachon University, Incheon 21936, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0001-8044-5613

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This research was supported by a grant from the Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF), funded by the Ministry of Education RS-2022-NR075834This research was supported by a grant from the Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF), funded by the Ministry of Education RS-2023-007607This study was supported by Gachon University Research Fund 2022 GCU-09020001
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Abstract

backgroundMethylglyoxal (MGO), a reactive dicarbonyl compound, has been implicated in the formation of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) and neuronal dysfunction. This study investigated the neuroprotective effects of the combination of trans-resveratrol and hesperidin (tRES-HESP) against MGO-induced neurotoxicity, focusing on memory dysfunction and depression-like behavior.

methodsNeuroblastoma 2a (N2a) cells were treated with MGO to induce neurotoxicity. The effects of tRES-HESP on cell viability, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, apoptotic markers (BAX/Bcl 2 ratio, caspase 3 activity, and poly [ADP ribose] polymerase cleavage), and components of the glyoxalase system (glyoxalase-1, glyoxalase- 2, and receptors for AGEs) were assessed. The activation of the Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1/Nuclear factor erythroid-2-related factor 2/Heme oxygenase-1 (Keap1/Nrf2/HO-1) pathway was also evaluated. In vivo, mice with MGO-induced depressive amnesia were treated with tRES-HESP (200 mg/kg) for eight weeks, and behavioral, biochemical, and histological assessments were performed.

resultstRES-HESP significantly reduced MGO-induced cytotoxicity, ROS production, and apoptosis in N2a cells. In addition, it restored the glyoxalase system and activated the Keap1/Nrf2/HO-1 pathway. In an in vivo model, tRES-HESP improved memory and depression-like behaviors, reduced cortisol and interleukin (IL)-6 levels, increased IL-10 levels, and lowered the expression of amyloid precursor protein and amyloid beta. Furthermore, tRES-HESP protected CA2/3 hippocampal subregions from MGO-induced damage. tRES-HESP exhibited neuroprotective effects through antioxidant, anti-apoptotic, and anti-inflammatory mechanisms.

conclusionsOur results suggest that tRES-HESP is a potential dietary supplement for preventing cognitive decline and depression, particularly in neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. Further studies are required to assess its clinical relevance and efficacy in the human population.

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DepressionHesperidinNeuroprotective AgentsNeurotoxicity SyndromesPyruvaldehydeResveratrolAnimalsApoptosisBehavior, AnimalCell Line, TumorCell SurvivalDisease Models, AnimalMaleMiceReactive Oxygen SpeciesHesperidinNeuroprotective AgentsPyruvaldehydeReactive Oxygen SpeciesResveratroladvanced glycation end-productsAlzheimer’s diseasedepressiondietary supplementhesperidinmemory dysfunctionmethylglyoxalneurodegenerationneuroprotectiontrans-resveratrol

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