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  • Neuroscience
  • Pharmacology
  • Biochemistry

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  • Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive decline, amyloid-beta (Aβ) plaques, and neuroinflammation.
  • Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) exhibits neuroprotective properties but suffers from poor bioavailability and blood-brain barrier (BBB) penetration.
  • Self-emulsifying drug delivery systems (SNEDDS) enhance drug solubility, stability, and permeability, offering a potential solution for EGCG delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate an EGCG-loaded SNEDDS for potential Alzheimer's disease (AD) therapy.
  • To assess the neuroprotective effects and therapeutic efficacy of EGCG-SNEDDS in an AD context.

Main Methods:

  • Developed an optimized EGCG-loaded SNEDDS formulation.
  • Conducted pharmacodynamic studies in rats to evaluate cognitive and motor functions.
  • Performed biochemical analyses to measure acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity, Aβ levels, and inflammatory markers (TNF-α, IL-6, IL-8).

Main Results:

  • The EGCG-SNEDDS formulation exhibited favorable characteristics, including a droplet size of 69.83 nm, PDI of 0.21, zeta potential of -17 mV, and 96% drug loading efficiency.
  • Pharmacodynamic studies demonstrated significant cognitive improvement in rats treated with EGCG-SNEDDS at both low and high doses.
  • Biochemical assays confirmed that EGCG-SNEDDS effectively reduced AChE activity, Aβ levels, oxidative stress, and neuroinflammation markers.

Conclusions:

  • EGCG-loaded SNEDDS represents a viable therapeutic strategy for managing Alzheimer's disease.
  • The developed EGCG-SNEDDS formulation shows significant neuroprotective potential and beneficial effects in an AD model.