Abstract Title:

Ganoderma lucidum Protects Dopaminergic Neuron Degeneration Through Inhibition of Microglial Activation.

Abstract Source:

Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2009 Jul 16. Epub 2009 Jul 16. PMID: 19617199

Abstract Author(s):

[No authors listed]

Abstract:

Abundant evidence has suggested that neuroinflammation participates in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease (PD). The emerging evidence has supported that microglia may play key roles in the progressive neurodegeneration in PD and might be a promising therapeutic target. Ganoderma lucidum (GL), a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, has been shown potential neuroprotective effects in our clinical trials that make us to speculate that it might possess potent anti-inflammatory and immunomodulating properties. To test this hypothesis, we investigated the potential neuroprotective effect of GL and possible underlying mechanism of action through protecting microglial activation using co-cultures of dopaminergic neurons and microglia. The microglia is activated by LPS and MPP(+)-treated MES 23.5 cell membranes. Meanwhile, GL extracts significantly prevent the production of microglia-derived proinflammatory and cytotoxic factors [nitric oxide, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), interlukin 1beta (IL-1beta)] in a dose-dependent manner and down-regulate the TNF-alpha and IL-1beta expressions on mRNA level as well. In conclusion, our results support that GL may be a promising agent for the treatment of PD through anti-inflammation.

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