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THE PROTECTIVE ROLE OF FLAVONOIDS IN AMNESIA -SYSTEMATIC REVIEW.

Regan Mujinya, Swase Dominic Terkimbi, Victor Otu Oka, Monday Etukudo Ekon, Makena Wusa, Elna Owembabazi, Patrick Aja Maduabuchi, Daniel Udofia Owu

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Regan MujinyaDepartment of Physiology, Faculty of Biomedical sciences, Kampala International University - Western Campus, Bushenyi, Western Region, P.O Box. 71, Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6673-6817
Swase Dominic TerkimbiDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Kampala International University - Western Campus, Bushenyi, Western Region, B.O Box. 71, Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4205-1880
Victor Otu OkaDepartment of Physiology, Faculty of Biomedical sciences, Kampala International University - Western Campus, Bushenyi, Western Region, P.O Box. 71, Uganda.
Monday Etukudo EkonDepartment of Human Anatomy, Faculty of Biomedical sciences, Kampala International University - Western Campus, Bushenyi, Western Region, P.O.Box 71, Uganda.
Makena WusaDepartment of Human Anatomy, Faculty of Biomedical sciences, Kampala International University - Western Campus, Bushenyi, Western Region, P.O.Box 71, Uganda.
Elna OwembabaziDepartment of Human Anatomy, Faculty of Biomedical sciences, Kampala International University - Western Campus, Bushenyi, Western Region, P.O.Box 71, Uganda.
Patrick Aja MaduabuchiDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Kampala International University - Western Campus, Bushenyi, Western Region, B.O Box. 71, Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7805-9027
Daniel Udofia OwuDepartment of Physiology, Faculty of Biomedical sciences, Kampala International University - Western Campus, Bushenyi, Western Region, P.O Box. 71, Uganda.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Amnesia, a debilitating memory disorder, often arises from neurodegenerative diseases, oxidative stress, and synaptic dysfunction. Current therapies offer limited efficacy and are associated with adverse effects, prompting exploration of safer neuroprotective agents. Flavonoids, abundant in fruits, vegetables, and medicinal plants, have emerged as promising candidates due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neurotrophic properties. Objective: This systematic review critically evaluated experimental evidence on the protective role of flavonoids in amnesia, highlighting their mechanisms of action, therapeutic outcomes, and translational potential. Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted using structured search strategies across the Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed databases. Studies published between 2010 and 2024 were screened according to PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Only original experimental research investigating flavonoid interventions in animal models of amnesia was included. Results: Out of 593 retrieved articles, 25 studies met the inclusion criteria. Behavioral assessments predominantly employed the Morris Water Maze, Novel Object Recognition Test, and Y-Maze to evaluate cognitive performance. Flavonoid interventions consistently improved memory functions, reduced oxidative stress markers (MDA), enhanced antioxidant defenses (GSH, SOD, CAT), and modulated neuroprotective gene expressions (BDNF, CREB1, Nrf2). Both crude plant extracts and isolated flavonoids, administered primarily via oral routes, demonstrated robust efficacy. Animal models included Swiss albino mice, Wistar rats, and zebrafish. Conclusions: Flavonoids exhibit multi-targeted neuroprotection against amnesia by enhancing synaptic plasticity, combating oxidative damage, and modulating apoptotic pathways. These findings support advancing flavonoids toward clinical applications for cognitive disorders, warranting further translational studies and optimized formulations.

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AmnesiaFlavonoidsNeuroprotective AgentsAnimalsAntioxidantsDisease Models, AnimalHumansOxidative StressAntioxidantsFlavonoidsNeuroprotective AgentsAmnesiaCognitive EnhancementFlavonoidsNeuroprotectionOxidative Stress

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PMID40969321
PMCPMC12442874

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