Neuroprotective effects of nanogold-based Ayurveda medicine Suvarna Bhasma against rotenone-induced Parkinson's-like model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Neurodegenerative diseases have been one of the major concerns for human health. Genetic and environmental factors are believed to be responsible for neuronal diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and Huntington's disease. It is difficult to restore normal nervous function after neurodegeneration; hence, prevention could be the best strategy against these diseases. Ayurved medicines such as Suvarna Bhasma (SB) have enormous potential to treat these neurological diseases.

Aim

The aim of this study is to examine the protective effect of SB against rotenone-induced Parkinson's-like model in zebrafish.

Materials and methods

In this study, we induced Parkinson's-like disease model in zebrafish by inducing it with rotenone (7 μg/L). We examin

SUBMITTER: Biswas S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10767266 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature