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Abstract

Epigenetics defines changes in cell function without involving alterations in DNA sequence. Neuroepigenetics bridges neuroscience and epigenetics by regulating gene expression in the nervous system and its impact on brain function. With the increase in research in recent years, it was observed that alterations in the gene expression did not always originate from changes in the genetic sequence, which has led to understanding the role of epigenetics in neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) including Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Parkinson’s disease (PD). Epigenetic alterations contribute to the aberrant expression of genes involved in neuroinflammation, protein aggregation, and neuronal death. Natural phytochemicals have shown promise as potential therapeutic agents against NDDs because of their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective effects in cellular and animal models. For instance, resveratrol (grapes), curcumin (turmeric), and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG; green tea) exhibit neuroprotective effects through their influence on DNA methylation patterns, histone acetylation, and non-coding RNA expression profiles. Phytochemicals also aid in slowing disease progression, preserving neuronal function, and enhancing cognitive and motor abilities. The present review focuses on various epigenetic modifications involved in the pathology of NDDs, including AD and PD, gene expression regulation related to epigenetic alterations, and the role of specific polyphenols in influencing epigenetic modifications in AD and PD.

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Title
Role of Epigenetic Modulation in Neurodegenerative Diseases: Implications of Phytochemical Interventions
Author
Mani Iyer Prasanth 1 ; Bhagavathi Sundaram Sivamaruthi 2   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Clerance Su Yee Cheong 1   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Verma, Kanika 1 ; Tencomnao, Tewin 1   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Brimson, James Michael 3   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Prasansuklab, Anchalee 4   VIAFID ORCID Logo 

 Natural Products for Neuroprotection and Anti-Ageing Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; [email protected] (M.I.P.); [email protected] (C.S.Y.C.); [email protected] (K.V.); [email protected] (T.T.); [email protected] (J.M.B.); Department of Clinical Chemistry, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand 
 Office of Research Administration, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; [email protected]; Innovation Center for Holistic Health, Nutraceuticals, and Cosmeceuticals, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand 
 Natural Products for Neuroprotection and Anti-Ageing Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; [email protected] (M.I.P.); [email protected] (C.S.Y.C.); [email protected] (K.V.); [email protected] (T.T.); [email protected] (J.M.B.); Research, Innovation and International Affairs, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand 
 Natural Products for Neuroprotection and Anti-Ageing Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; [email protected] (M.I.P.); [email protected] (C.S.Y.C.); [email protected] (K.V.); [email protected] (T.T.); [email protected] (J.M.B.); College of Public Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand 
First page
606
Publication year
2024
Publication date
2024
Publisher
MDPI AG
e-ISSN
20763921
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
3059262703
Copyright
© 2024 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.