ACTA NEUROPHARMACOLOGICA››2012,Vol. 2››Issue (1): 28-32.

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The Neuroprotective Effect of Estrogen is Associated with Regulation Energy Metabolism

SHEN Li-xia,ZHANG Dan-shen

  1. Department of Pharmacology,Hebei North University,Zhangjiakou,075000,China
  • Online:2012-02-26Published:2013-05-06
  • Contact:张丹参,女,教授,博士生导师;研究方向:神经药理学;Tel:+86-0313-4029556, E-mail:dszhang_cn@ yahoo. com
  • About author:沈丽霞,女,教授,博士;研究方向:神经药理学;Tel:+86-0313-4029423,E-mail:shenlixiacn@163.com
  • Supported by:

    河北省自然科学基金项目(No.C2011405014),河北省自然科学基金项目(No. C2009001026),河北省科技攻关计划项目(No.07276166),河北省教育厅项目(No.2010212)

Abstract:

Estrogen has been demonstrated to be involved in the development and progress of Alzheimer's disease. Numerous studies show the neuroprotective effects of estrogen, but the underlying mechanism remains unclear. Here, we discussed the neuroprotective effects of estrogen, particularly focusing on the energy metabolism related to improvement of glucose metabolism, regulation of the brain metabolism and enhancement of mitochondrial function. Application of estrogen or estrogen substitutes to maintain the nervous system function and to prevent and control Alzheimer's disease could be a fruitful field in future studies.

Key words:estrogen,Alzheimer's disease (AD),mitochondrial,energy metabolism

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