The present study aimed to determine whether a polysaccharide obtained from Spirulina
platensis shows protective effects on dopaminergic neurons. A Parkinson's disease model …

Spirulina platensis (SPI) is a cyanobacterium, presenting anti-inflammatory and antioxidant
actions. Considering the importance of inflammation and oxidative stress in Parkinson's …

Spirulina is an alga that has a high nutritional value and some of its biological activities are
attributed to the presence of antioxidants. Oxidative stress is involved in Parkinson's …

There is evidence to support that an impaired energy metabolism and the excessive
generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) contribute to brain injury in neurodegenerative …

Background Multi-factorial etiology exists in pathophysiology of neurodegenerative
diseases. The imbalance of anti-oxidant enzymes and dopamine level leads to …

Spirulina platensis is a cyanobacterium with high protein content and presenting
neuroprotective effects. Now, we studied a protein-enriched fraction (SPF), on behavior …

OBJECTIVES: Mice treated with 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1, 2, 3, 6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP)
were used to examine the neuroprotective effects of n-acetyl cysteine (NAC), s-ethyl cysteine …

The protective efficacy of a silkworm extract (SE) on N-methyl-4-phenyl-1, 2, 3, 6-
tetrahydropyridine (MPTP)-induced Parkinsonism and its possible mechanisms were …

Propolis is a resinous natural live product derived from plant exudates collected by honey
bees. It has been extensively used in folk medicine. In the present study, the neuroprotective …

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder of uncertain pathogenesis
characterized by a loss of dopaminergic neurons in substantia nigra pars compacta, and can …