For all its imperfections at treating Parkinson's disease (PD), orally‐administered levodopa (l‐
dopa) can be regarded as the “platinum” standard of PD therapeutics for its impact on …

The ketogenic diet (KD) is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate and adequate-protein diet that has
gained popularity in recent years in the context of neurological diseases (NDs). The …

Most neurodegenerative disorders (NDD s) are characterized by cognitive impairment and
other neurological defects. The definite cause of and pathways underlying the progression …

Cannabis sativa, commonly known as marijuana, contains a pool of secondary plant
metabolites with therapeutic effects. Besides Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol that is the principal …

As a consequence of an increasingly aging population, the number of people affected by
neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and …

The prevalence of Parkinson's disease (PD) continues to increase despite substantial
research. Mounting evidence states that dysfunctional mitochondrial bioenergetics play a …

In recent years, many studies have investigated the correlations between Parkinson's
disease (PD) and vitamin D status, but the conclusion remains elusive. The present review …

In mammalian cells, nearly one-third of proteins are inserted into the endoplasmic reticulum
(ER), where they undergo oxidative folding and chaperoning assisted by approximately 20 …

FIGURE 1. Ketogenesis (simplified). A. When systemic blood glucose levels drop, the low
endogenous carbohydrate levels are unable to sustain the energy requirements of the body …

Over a hundred years of study on the favourable effect of ketogenic diets in the treatment of
epilepsy have contributed to a long-lasting discussion on its potential influence on other …