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Exploring the molecular mechanisms of PPARγ agonists in modulating memory impairment in neurodegenerative disorders
Yousef Baghcheghi1,2, Fateme Razazpour2, Fatemeh Seyedi3
1Bio Environmental Health Hazards Research Center, Jiroft University of Medical Sciences, Jiroft, Iran.
Abstract:
Neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by progressive memory impairment and cognitive decline. This review aims to unravel the molecular mechanisms involved in the enhancement of memory function and mitigation of memory impairment through the activation of PPARγ agonists in neurodegenerative diseases. The findings suggest that PPARγ agonists modulate various molecular pathways involved in memory formation and maintenance. Activation of PPARγ enhances synaptic plasticity, promotes neuroprotection, suppresses neuroinflammation, attenuates oxidative stress, and regulates amyloid-beta metabolism. The comprehensive understanding of these molecular mechanisms would facilitate the development of novel therapeutic approaches targeting PPARγ to improve memory function and ultimately to alleviate the burden of neurodegenerative diseases. Further research, including clinical trials, is warranted to explore the efficacy, safety, and optimal use of specific PPARγ agonists as potential therapeutic agents in the treatment of memory impairments associated with neurodegenerative diseases.
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