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Polyphenols as Potential Metal Chelation Compounds Against Alzheimer's Disease.

Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD
January 1, 2021
Johant Lakey-Beitia et al. (5 authors)
Journal ArticleResearch Support, N.I.H., ExtramuralResearch Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to explore the role of copper (Cu) dyshomeostasis in Alzheimer's disease (AD) progression and its interaction with amyloid-β (Aβ) aggregation and neurotoxicity.

Results Summary

The study found that copper imbalance contributes to oxidative stress and cellular death in AD, interacts with AβPP and Aβ42 peptide, and enhances Aβ aggregation and neurotoxicity. Polyphenols were discussed as potential natural chelators to mitigate these effects.

Population

General discussion on Alzheimer's disease pathology, not specific to a particular population.

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (5)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
polyphenols
decrease
metal dyshomeostasis
Alzheimer's disease
-
act as natural chelators
#1
polyphenols
decrease
oxidative stress
Alzheimer's disease
-
have antioxidant activity
#2
polyphenols
decrease
metal dyshomeostasis
Alzheimer's disease
-
have metal chelation activity
#3
polyphenols
increase
mitochondrial function
Alzheimer's disease
-
affect mitochondrial function
#4
polyphenols
decrease
Aβ aggregation
Alzheimer's disease
-
have anti-amyloidogenic activity
#5
Abstract

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disease affecting more than 50 million people worldwide. The pathology of this multifactorial disease is primarily characterized by the formation of amyloid-β (Aβ) aggregates; however, other etiological factors including metal dyshomeostasis, specifically copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), and iron (Fe), play critical role in disease progression. Because these transition metal ions are important for cellular function, their imbalance can cause oxidative stress that leads to cellular death and eventual cognitive decay. Importantly, these transition metal ions can interact with the amyloid-β protein precursor (AβPP) and Aβ42 peptide, affecting Aβ aggregation and increasing its neurotoxicity. Considering how metal dyshomeostasis may substantially contribute to AD, this review discusses polyphenols and the underlying chemical principles that may enable them to act as natural chelators. Furthermore, polyphenols have various therapeutic effects, including antioxidant activity, metal chelation, mitochondrial function, and anti-amyloidogenic activity. These combined therapeutic effects of polyphenols make them strong candidates for a moderate chelation-based therapy for AD.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Alzheimer DiseaseAmyloid beta-PeptidesAntioxidantsChelating AgentsCopperHumansOxidative StressPolyphenolsZinc
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy65/10
Quality75/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations76
Citations/Year19.0
Relative Citation Ratio8.41
NIH Percentile97.1%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.75
Weight Score2.75
Normalized Score0.61
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