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Loliolide, a new therapeutic option for neurological diseases? In vitro neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory activities of a monoterpenoid lactone isolated from codium tomentosum

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Resumo:Parkinsons Disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease worldwide, and is characterized by a progressive degeneration of dopaminergic neurons. Without an effective treatment, it is crucial to find new therapeutic options to fight the neurodegenerative process, which may arise from marine resources. Accordingly, the goal of the present work was to evaluate the ability of the monoterpenoid lactone Loliolide, isolated from the green seaweed Codium tomentosum, to prevent neurological cell death mediated by the neurotoxin 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA) on SH-SY5Y cells and their anti-inflammatory effects in RAW264.7 macrophages. Loliolide was obtained from the diethyl ether extract, purified through column chromatography and identified by NMR spectroscopy. The neuroprotective effects were evaluated by the MTT method. Cells’ exposure to 6-OHDA in the presence of Loliolide led to an increase of cells’ viability in 40%, and this effect was mediated by mitochondrial protection, reduction of oxidative stress condition and apoptosis, and inhibition of the NF-KB pathway. Additionally, Loliolide also suppressed nitric oxide production and inhibited the production of TNF- and IL-6 pro-inflammatory cytokines. The results suggest that Loliolide can inspire the development of new neuroprotective therapeutic agents and thus, more detailed studies should be considered to validate its pharmacological potential.
Autores principais:Silva, Joana
Outros Autores:Alves, Celso; Martins, Alice; Susano, Patrícia; Simões, Marco; Guedes, Miguel; Rehfeldt, Stephanie; Pinteus, Susete; Gaspar, Helena; Rodrigues, Américo; Goettert, Márcia Inês; Alfonso, Amparo; Pedrosa, Rui
Assunto:Antioxidant activity Inflammation Marine natural products Neuroprotection NF-KB pathway Oxidative stress Parkinson’s disease Seaweeds
Ano:2021
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:artigo
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Universidade de Leiria e Oeste
Idioma:inglês
Origem:IC-online

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