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  • Pharmacology
  • Biochemistry

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  • Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a prevalent neurodegenerative disorder causing significant global health and economic burdens.
  • Current treatments for AD offer limited efficacy, necessitating the exploration of novel therapeutic agents.
  • APP/PS1 transgenic mice serve as a valuable preclinical model for studying AD pathogenesis and evaluating potential interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the therapeutic potential of polyprenols in ameliorating cognitive deficits and neuropathological hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease.
  • To evaluate the effects of polyprenols on amyloid plaques, hyperphosphorylated tau, and neuronal apoptosis in an established AD mouse model.

Main Methods:

  • APP/PS1 transgenic mice and age-matched wild-type littermates were utilized.
  • Mice received oral gavage administration of varying polyprenol dosages or a positive control drug for six months.
  • Cognitive function was assessed using behavioral tests, while neuropathology was examined via immunohistochemistry and ELISA.

Main Results:

  • Polyprenol treatment significantly improved cognitive impairment in APP/PS1 mice compared to vehicle controls.
  • Administration of polyprenols led to a marked reduction in neuritic plaques and levels of hyperphosphorylated tau in the brain.
  • Polyprenols effectively decreased the number of apoptotic cells in the brain sections of treated mice.

Conclusions:

  • Polyprenols exhibit significant neuroprotective properties in the APP/PS1 mouse model of Alzheimer's disease.
  • These findings suggest that polyprenols could be a promising therapeutic candidate for managing Alzheimer's disease.
  • Further research into the mechanisms underlying polyprenol's efficacy is warranted to advance its clinical application.