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  • Neuroscience
  • Pharmacology
  • Biochemistry

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  • Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's involve dysregulated signaling pathways.
  • Mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and protein aggregation are key pathological features.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the potential of natural bioactive substances in combating neurodegenerative disease progression.
  • To identify signaling pathways and molecular targets amenable to natural compound intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on signaling pathways (PI3K/AKT/mTOR, MAPK/ERK, NF-κB, Wnt/β-Catenin) in neurodegeneration.
  • Analysis of studies on natural compounds (e.g., genistein, curcumin, luteolin) and their effects on these pathways.
  • Assessment of evidence for neuroprotection, mitochondrial restoration, and reduction of protein aggregates.

Main Results:

  • Natural compounds modulate key signaling pathways, improving neuronal survival and function.
  • These substances restore mitochondrial bioenergetics, reduce apoptosis, and decrease pathological protein aggregates (amyloid-β, α-synuclein).
  • Multitargeted natural compounds offer potential as affordable alternatives to single-target synthetic drugs.

Conclusions:

  • Phytochemicals hold significant potential for developing novel therapies against neurodegenerative diseases.
  • Targeting specific signaling centers with natural compounds presents a promising therapeutic strategy.
  • Further research is needed to address challenges like bioavailability and translational success.