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A review of neuroprotective properties of

Jiamei Jiang, Ranran Han, Honglei Ren, Yang Yao, Wei Jiang

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Review in Annals of medicine, 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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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Jiamei JiangDepartment of Neurology, Tianjin Neurological Institute, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China.
Ranran HanDepartment of Neurology, Tianjin Neurological Institute, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China.
Honglei RenDepartment of Neurology, Tianjin Neurological Institute, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China.ORCID 0000-0002-4892-7169
Yang YaoDepartment of Neurology, Tianjin Neurological Institute, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China.
Wei JiangDepartment of Neurology, Tianjin Neurological Institute, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China.ORCID 0000-0002-0811-0648

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionDISCUSSION: Evidence shows CA can mitigate oxidative stress, inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, and neuronal apoptosis-key mechanisms underlying these conditions. In epilepsy models, asiatic acid suppresses glutamate release, improves synaptic and mitochondrial function, and reduces neuronal damage. In neurodegenerative diseases, CA extracts enhance memory and cognitive functions by activating antioxidant response pathways and protecting hippocampal mitochondria from oxidative stress. CA extracts also display anticonvulsant effects without major toxicity. Against Bisphenol A-induced neurotoxicity, CA alleviates oxidative stress and inflammation while restoring mitochondrial function. For radiation-induced brain injury, CA improves cognition and memory

conclusionsCA demonstrates broad neuroprotective potential, offering multi-target benefits with relatively low toxicity. These findings support its development as a novel therapeutic agent for neurological disorders. Further clinical research is warranted to confirm safety, optimize dosing, and translate preclinical results into effective human treatments.

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CentellaNeuroprotective AgentsPlant ExtractsTriterpenesAnimalsAnti-Inflammatory AgentsAntioxidantsHumansMitochondriaOxidative StressAnti-Inflammatory AgentsAntioxidantsCentella asiatica extractNeuroprotective AgentsPlant ExtractsTriterpenesbrain injuryCentella asiaticaneurodegenerationneuroinflammationoxidative stress

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PMID40932246
PMCPMC12427517

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