Meldonium, as a potential neuroprotective agent, promotes neuronal survival by protecting mitochondria in cerebral ischemia–reperfusion injury

W Yang, X Lei, F Liu, X Sui, Y Yang, Z Xiao… - Journal of Translational …, 2024 - Springer
Background Stroke is a globally dangerous disease capable of causing irreversible
neuronal damage with limited therapeutic options. Meldonium, an inhibitor of carnitine …

Adenosine A3 receptor as a novel therapeutic target to reduce secondary events and improve neurocognitive functions following traumatic brain injury

SA Farr, S Cuzzocrea, E Esposito, M Campolo… - Journal of …, 2020 - Springer
Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common pathological condition that presently
lacks a specific pharmacological treatment. Adenosine levels rise following TBI, which is …

Meldonium Supplementation in Professional Athletes: Career Destroyer or Lifesaver?

A Pușcaș, MG Buț, CE Vari, BE Ősz, R Ștefănescu… - Cureus, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Meldonium is a substance with known anti-anginal effects demonstrated by numerous
studies and human clinical trials; however, it does not possess marketing authorization …

P2X4 Inhibition reduces microglia inflammation and apoptosis by NLRP3 and improves nervous system defects in rat brain trauma model

W He, Q Wang, W Sha, L Wang, D Li, G Chen - Journal of Clinical …, 2022 - Elsevier
The purinergic receptor P2X4 is an adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-gated cation channel,
which plays an essential role in regulating various biological activities in the organism. This …

Possible anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective effects of apigenin in the setting of mild traumatic brain injury: an investigation

P Kuru Bektaşoğlu, D Demir… - …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Objective Apigenin is a plant flavone proven with biological properties such as anti-
inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial effects. This study, it was aimed to examine the …

Neuroprotective effect of cinnamaldehyde on secondary brain injury after traumatic brain injury in a rat model

PK Bektaşoğlu, T Koyuncuoğlu, D Demir, G Sucu… - World Neurosurgery, 2021 - Elsevier
Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the possible neuroprotective effects of
cinnamaldehyde (CA) on secondary brain injury after traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a rat …

Neuroprotective effect of plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 antagonist in the rat model of mild traumatic brain injury

P Kuru Bektaşoğlu, T Koyuncuoğlu, S Akbulut… - Inflammation, 2021 - Springer
Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) antagonists are known for their neuroprotective
effects. In this study, it was aimed to investigate the possible protective effects of PAI-1 …

Inhibition of nitric oxide synthase aggravates brain injury in diabetic rats with traumatic brain injury

WC Yang, HL Cao, YZ Wang, TT Li, HY Hu… - Neural Regeneration …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Studies have shown that hyperglycemia aggravates brain damage by affecting vascular
endothelial function. However, the precise mechanism remains unclear. Male Sprague …

Long-term mildronate treatment increased Proteobacteria level in gut microbiome, and caused behavioral deviations and transcriptome change in liver, heart and …

AP Gureev, EA Shaforostova, IY Vitkalova… - Toxicology and Applied …, 2020 - Elsevier
Mildronate is a cardiac and neuroprotective drug that is widely used in some countries. By
inhibiting carnitine biosynthesis, mildronate impairs the fatty acids transport into …

Antioxidant and neuroprotective effects of dexpanthenol in rats induced with traumatic brain injury

PK Bektaşoğlu, T Koyuncuoğlu, D Özaydın… - Injury, 2023 - Elsevier
Trauma-induced primary damage is followed by secondary damage, exacerbating traumatic
brain injury (TBI). Dexpanthenol has been shown to protect tissues against oxidative …