N-γ-(L-glutamyl)-L-selenomethionine shows neuroprotective effects against Parkinson's disease associated with SKN-1/Nrf2 and TRXR-1 in Caenorhabditis elegans
Journal
Phytomedicine
Journal Volume
92
Date Issued
2021-09-04
Author(s)
Abstract
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disease, yet fundamental treatments for the disease remain sparse. Thus, the search for potentially efficacious compounds from medicinal plants that can be used in the treatment of PD has gained significant interest.
Subjects
Caenorhabditis elegans; Oxidative stress; Parkinson's disease; SKN-1; Selenium; TRXR-1
SDGs
Other Subjects
alpha synuclein; cysteine synthase; gamma glutamine cysteine synthetase 1; glutathione s transferase 4; glutathione transferase; green fluorescent protein; levodopa; messenger RNA; n gamma (glutamyl) levo selenomethionine; neuroprotective agent; oxidopami
Type
journal article