Oxidative stress and neuroinflammation in the story of Parkinson's disease: Could targeting these pathways write a good ending?

J Cell Physiol. 2018 Jan;234(1):23-32. doi: 10.1002/jcp.26865. Epub 2018 Aug 4.

Abstract

Although, current medications for Parkinson's disease can control and relief symptoms of the disease efficiently, they are unable to either prevent progression of the disease or maintain their controlling ability as a long-term medication. To find suitable adjuvant and/or alternative treatments, researchers have investigated antioxidative and anti-inflammatory approaches, since emerging evidence consider oxidative stress and neuroinflammation as leading causes of the development of Parkinson's disease. Here, how oxidative stress and neuroinflammation take part in Parkinson's disease pathogenesis was discussed based on featured studies in this context. Then, preclinical and clinical trial studies, which evaluated antioxidative and anti-inflammatory compounds' ability to treat Parkinson's disease, were reviewed.

Keywords: Parkinson’s disease; antioxidants; neuroinflammation; oxidative stress.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antioxidants / metabolism
  • Antioxidants / therapeutic use*
  • Disease Progression
  • Humans
  • Inflammation / drug therapy*
  • Inflammation / metabolism
  • Inflammation / pathology
  • Neuroprotective Agents / metabolism
  • Neuroprotective Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Oxidative Stress / drug effects
  • Parkinson Disease / drug therapy*
  • Parkinson Disease / metabolism
  • Parkinson Disease / pathology
  • Signal Transduction / drug effects

Substances

  • Antioxidants
  • Neuroprotective Agents