Europinidin Inhibits Rotenone-Activated Parkinson’s Disease in Rodents by Decreasing Lipid Peroxidation and Inflammatory Cytokines Pathways

Ali Altharawi, Khalid M. Alharthy, Hassan N. Althurwi, Faisal F. Albaqami, Sami I. Alzarea, Fahad A. Al-Abbasi, Muhammad Shahid Nadeem, Imran Kazmi

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Abstract

Background: Europinidin is a derivative of delphinidin obtained from the plants Plumbago Europea and Ceratostigma plumbaginoides. This herb has wide medicinal applications in treating various diseases but there are very few studies available on this bioactive compound. Considering this background, the present study is designed for the evaluation of Europinidin against Parkinson’s disease. Aim: The investigation aims to assess the effect of Europinidin in the rotenone-activated Parkinson’s paradigm. Methods: To evaluate neuroprotective activity, rotenone (1.5 mg/kg s.c) and europinidin (10 mg/kg and 20 mg/kg) was administered in rats for 21 days. The behavioural parameters were performed before sacrificing the rats. On the 22nd day, all the rats were assessed for biochemical markers (SOD, GSH, MDA, Catalase), neurotransmitter levels (Dopamine, 5-HIAA, DOPAC, and HVA levels), and neuroinflammatory markers (IL-6, IL-1β and TNF-α). Results: It was found that rotenone produced significant (p < 0.001) oxidative damage, a cholinergic deficit, dopaminergic loss, and a rise in neuroinflammatory markers in rats. Conclusion: The study concludes that europinidin possesses anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The results suggest the therapeutic role of europinidin against rotenone-activated behavioural, biochemical, and neuroinflammatory alterations in rats.

Original languageEnglish
Article number7159
JournalMolecules
Volume27
Issue number21
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2022

Keywords

  • Parkinson’s disease
  • europinidin
  • oxidative stress
  • rotenone

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