α-Lipoic acid, functional fatty acid, as a novel therapeutic alternative for central nervous system diseases: A review

F Seifar, M Khalili, H Khaledyan… - Nutritional …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Objectives: α-lipoic acid (ALA) is a natural antioxidant which acts as a cofactor of
bioenergetic mitochondrial enzymes. Along with its mitochondrial action, ALA and its …

Alpha-lipoic acid in the treatment of psychiatric and neurological disorders: a systematic review

CNS de Sousa, CMG da Silva Leite… - Metabolic brain …, 2019 - Springer
Despite the existence of many preclinical studies, scientific evidence is lacking on the
clinical use of alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) for central nervous system disorders. Therefore, we …

Lipoic acid as an anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective treatment for Alzheimer's disease

A Maczurek, K Hager, M Kenklies, M Sharman… - Advanced drug delivery …, 2008 - Elsevier
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that destroys patient
memory and cognition, communication ability with the social environment and the ability to …

Lipoic acid: a novel therapeutic approach for multiple sclerosis and other chronic inflammatory diseases of the CNS

S Salinthone, V Yadav, DN Bourdette… - … , Metabolic & Immune …, 2008 - ingentaconnect.com
The naturally occurring antioxidant lipoic acid (LA) was first described as an essential
cofactor for the conversion of pyruvate to Acetyl-CoA, a critical step in respiration. LA is now …

Alpha-lipoic acid as a pleiotropic compound with potential therapeutic use in diabetes and other chronic diseases

MB Gomes, CA Negrato - Diabetology & metabolic syndrome, 2014 - Springer
Alpha-lipoic acid is a naturally occurring substance, essential for the function of different
enzymes that take part in mitochondria's oxidative metabolism. It is believed that alpha-lipoic …

Biochemical and clinical relevance of alpha lipoic acid: antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, molecular pathways and therapeutic potential

D Tibullo, G Li Volti, C Giallongo, S Grasso… - Inflammation …, 2017 - Springer
Background The molecular nature of lipoic acid (LA) clarifies its capability of taking part to a
variety of biochemical reactions where redox state is meaningful. The pivotal action of LA is …

Potential for novel therapeutic uses of alpha lipoic acid

B Fasipe, A Faria, I Laher - Current Medicinal Chemistry, 2023 - ingentaconnect.com
Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is a potent antioxidant used in the management of diabetic
neuropathy due to its ability to prevent neuronal lipid peroxidation. ALA also chelates …

Lipoic acid as a novel treatment for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias

L Holmquist, G Stuchbury, K Berbaum, S Muscat… - Pharmacology & …, 2007 - Elsevier
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that destroys patient
memory and cognition, communication ability with the social environment and the ability to …

Decrypting the potential role of α-lipoic acid in Alzheimer's disease

D Kaur, T Behl, A Sehgal, S Singh, N Sharma… - Life Sciences, 2021 - Elsevier
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is one of the most prevalent neurodegenerative diseases with
motor disturbances, cognitive decline, and behavioral impairment. It is characterized by the …

Omega-3 fatty acids and their role in central nervous system-a review

K Czyż, R Bodkowski, G Herbinger… - Current medicinal …, 2016 - ingentaconnect.com
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are crucial for our health and wellbeing; therefore, they
have been widely investigated for their roles in maintaining human health and in disease …