Determine the Effects of a 3'-Hydroxypterostilbene on Dopaminergic and Hippocampal Neurons
Abstract
Pterostilbene (dimethyl ether analog of resveratrol)is metabolically stable and displayed substantially superior pharmacological activities as compared to the well-established natural bioactive, resveratrol. 3'-Hydroxypterostilbene (a natural pterostilbene analog and a metabolite) is a known apoptosis activatorand autophagy inducer. 3'-Hydroxypterostilbene inhibits Sirtuin, PI3K/Akt/mTOR/p70S6K, and p38MAPK pathways and activates the ERK1/2, JNK1/2 MAPK pathways. The current literature reveals it to possess antimicrobial (anti-fungal), anti-obesity, and anti-cancer (skin, leukemia, and colon) activities. At present, there are no reports on the actions of 3'-Hydroxypterostilbene on the central nervous system. Consequently, there is a void in the neuropharmacological effect of 3'-Hydroxypterostilbene. Therefore, this research study investigated the effect of 3'-Hydroxypterostilbene on the dopaminergic and hippocampal neurons. Additionally, in-silico analyses were performed to validate its neuro-pharmacodynamic effects. 3'-Hydroxypterostilbene was incubated with different doses at two different time points to establish the effect on dopaminergic and hippocampal neuronal viability. Endogenous neurotoxin, hydrogen peroxide was used as a positive control. Statistical analysis was performed using Prism-V software. The in-silico and in vitro studies established the pharmacokinetic profile and the effect of 3'-Hydroxypterostilbene on dopaminergic and hippocampal neuronal viability.
Building: TASME Center
Room: Medicine Hall
Date: August 27, 2022 - 10:45 AM – 11:05 AM