Nrf2 Activation and Antioxidant Properties of Chromone-Containing MTDLs for Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder affecting millions worldwide and imposing a significant social and economic burden. Despite extensive research, there is still no effective cure for this disease. AD is multifactorial and involves multiple etiopathogenic mechanisms...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-05-01
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| Series: | Molecules |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/9/2048 |
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| Summary: | Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder affecting millions worldwide and imposing a significant social and economic burden. Despite extensive research, there is still no effective cure for this disease. AD is multifactorial and involves multiple etiopathogenic mechanisms, one of which is oxidative stress. Consequently, the Nrf2/ARE pathway, which regulates the expression of cellular defense genes, including those for antioxidant enzymes, is considered to be a prospective therapeutic target for AD. Meanwhile, multitarget-directed ligands (MTDLs) are a promising approach for developing effective AD medications. In this regard, we evaluated the antioxidant potential of eight chromone-containing MTDLs in vitro, including Nrf2 transcriptional activation potencies, Nrf2/ARE downstream genes activation, and antioxidant effects in vitro. All tested compounds effectively activated the Nrf2/ARE pathway. Notably, compounds <b>4b</b>, <b>4c</b>, <b>4f</b>, and <b>4h</b> demonstrated the highest Nrf2 activation potencies, while compounds <b>4b</b>, <b>4c</b>, <b>4d</b>, and <b>4g</b> significantly induced the expression of Nrf2-target antioxidant genes, specifically NQO1 and HO1. Additionally, compound <b>4d</b> exhibited a significant antioxidant effect in vitro. These findings encourage further investigation of the studied compounds, with particular emphasis on compound <b>4d</b> as the most promising candidate. |
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| ISSN: | 1420-3049 |