Neurobiological potential of astragaloside IV and prospects for its use in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease

Berezutsky M.A.; Durnova N.A.; Kurchatova M.N.; Matvienko U.A.

doi:https://doi.org/10.17116/jnevro20251250217

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Abstract:

The review presents an analysis of experimental data on the study of the neurobiological effects of astragaloside IV, which can be used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Astragaloside IV is a cycloartan triterpene saponin, which is found in the roots of membranous milk vetch (Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch. ex Link) Bunge) and has a very wide range of pharmacological activity. In recent years, this compound has attracted attention due to its diverse neurobiological effects. Studies have shown the ability of astragaloside IV to modulate microglial activity. The protective effect of this saponin on neurons from the effects of glutamate-induced neurotoxicity has been demonstrated. In PC12 cells, astragaloside IV is shown to be able to resolve various types of mitochondrial dysfunction and inhibit endoplasmic reticulum stress. This compound is also a PPARγ agonist. In vivo experiments have shown that the test substance effectively protects synapses as well as improves cognitive functions, including memory and learning. It is concluded that astragaloside IV, apparently, may be used in the future as a multi-purpose complex therapy for Alzheimer’s disease.

Keywords:

astragaloside IV

Alzheimer’s disease

microglia activation

mitochondrial dysfunction

endoplasmic reticulum stress

memory

learning

Authors:

Berezutsky M.A.

Razumovsky Saratov State Medical University

ORCID: 0000-0003-0433-8247

Durnova N.A.

V.I. Razumovsky Saratov State Medical University;
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

ORCID: 0000-0003-4628-9519

Kurchatova M.N.

V.I. Razumovsky Saratov State Medical University

ORCID: 0000-0003-4432-5555

Matvienko U.A.

V.I. Razumovsky Saratov State Medical University

ORCID: 0000-0002-1714-9165

Received:

03.09.2024

Accepted:

01.11.2024

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