Ameliorating potential of curcumin and its analogue in central nervous system disorders and related conditions: a review of molecular pathways

P Joshi, A Bisht, S Joshi, D Semwal… - Phytotherapy …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Curcumin, isolated from turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) is one of the broadly studied
phytomolecule owing to its strong antioxidant and anti‐inflammatory potential and has been …

Tissue engineering and peripheral nerve reconstruction: an overview

S Geuna, S Gnavi, I Perroteau, P Tos… - International review of …, 2013 - Elsevier
Nerve repair is no more regarded as merely a matter of microsurgical reconstruction. To
define this evolving reconstructive/regenerative approach, the term tissue engineering is …

[HTML][HTML] Topical flunarizine reduces IOP and protects the retina against ischemia-excitotoxicity

NN Osborne, JPM Wood, A Cupido… - … & visual science, 2002 - arvojournals.org
purpose. To determine whether topical application of flunarizine reduces intraocular
pressure (IOP) and acts as a retinal neuroprotectant and to compare the effectiveness of …

Curcumin protects the dorsal root ganglion and sciatic nerve after crush in rat

A Noorafshan, A Omidi, S Karbalay-Doust - Pathology-Research and …, 2011 - Elsevier
The goal of this study was to quantify the histological changes in the dorsal root ganglion
(DRG) and the sciatic nerve in rats subjected to sciatic nerve crush (SNC) following …

Iba1 expressing microglia in the dorsal root ganglia become activated following peripheral nerve injury in rats

N Patro, A Nagayach, IK Patro - 2010 - nopr.niscpr.res.in
The presence of microglia in dorsal root ganglia (DRG) has not been reported earlier. The
dorsal root ganglia contain satellite glial cells (SGCs) and macrophages, which are …

Effects of curcumin on the dorsal root ganglion structure and functional recovery after sciatic nerve crush in rat

A Noorafshan, A Omidi, S Karbalay-Doust, E Aliabadi… - Micron, 2011 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Curcumin has protective effects on a variety of CNS injury models. Our
purpose was to assess the effects of curcumin on the dorsal root ganglion (DRG) and …

Spirulina platensis protects neurons via suppression of glial activation and peripheral sensitization leading to restoration of motor function in collagen-induced …

N Patro, A Sharma, K Kariaya, I Patro - 2011 - nopr.niscpr.res.in
Spirulina platensis treatment (400 mg kg-1 for 25 days) effectively suppressed peripheral
sensitization via modulation of glial activation and improved motor coordination and …

Expression of VEGF and neural repair after alprostadil treatment in a rat model of sciatic nerve crush injury

J Tang, Y Hua, J Su, P Zhang, X Zhu, L Wu, Q Niu… - Neurology …, 2009 - journals.lww.com
Background: Vasoactive drug alprostadil improves microcirculation and can be effective in
treating disorders of peripheral nerves. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) has been …

FK506 protects neurons following peripheral nerve injury via immunosuppression

K Saxena, N Patro, I Patro - Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology, 2007 - Springer
In this study, we have evaluated neuroprotective effect of an immunosuppressant
immunophilin ligand, FK506, in the sciatic nerve injury model in rats. FK506 was injected to …

Is flunarizine a long-acting oral atypical antipsychotic? A randomized clinical trial versus haloperidol for the treatment of schizophrenia.

LW Bisol, MG Brunstein, GL Ottoni… - Journal of Clinical …, 2008 - legacy.psychiatrist.com
Background: Flunarizine is known as a nonspecific calcium channel blocker that has been
used for decades for the treatment of migraine, vertigo, and cognitive deficits related to …