Planta Med 2023; 89(04): 353-363
DOI: 10.1055/a-1948-3179
Biological and Pharmacological Activity
Reviews

The Therapeutic Potential of Salidroside for Parkinsonʼs Disease

Authors

  • Li Li

    1   Department of Physiology, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
  • Wenlong Yao

    2   Department of Anesthesiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China

Supported by: the Science and Technology Research Project of Hubei Provincial Department of Education Q20162004
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Abstract

Parkinsonʼs disease (PD), a neurological disorder, is characterized by the progressive loss of dopaminergic (DA) neurons in the substantia nigra. Its incidence increases with age. Salidroside, a phenolic compound extracted from Sedum roseum, reportedly has multiple biological and pharmacological activities in the nervous system. However, its effects on PD remain unclear. In this review, we summarize the effects of salidroside on PD with regard to DA metabolism, neuronal protection, and glial activation. In addition, we summarize the susceptibility genes and their underlying mechanisms related to antioxidation, inflammation, and autophagy by regulating mitochondrial function, ubiquitin, and multiple signaling pathways involving NF-κB, mTOR, and PI3K/Akt. Although recent studies were based on animal and cellular experiments, this review provides evidence for further clinical utilization of salidroside for PD.



Publication History

Received: 25 May 2022

Accepted after revision: 21 September 2022

Accepted Manuscript online:
21 September 2022

Article published online:
21 November 2022

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