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Chemical Mechanisms and Protective Role of Natural Products Against Heavy Metals-Induced Neurotoxicity in Various Herbs/Plants

Author(s):

Muhammad Umer Younas Bajwa 1, Omme Umaira 1, Ali Raza 2, Rimsha Khalid 3

  1. University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Punjab Pakistan.
  2.  Natural Science laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan (29111), Pakistan.
  3. Institute of Chemistry, University of Sargodha, Sargodha (40100), Pakistan.
Annals of Biological Studies, 1(2), 11-18; https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11180071
Received: July 18, 2023

  

Revised: August 21, 2024

  

  

Accepted: August 25, 2023

  

Published: August 28, 2023

Abstract

The continuous release of heavy metals into the environment poses a pervasive threat to both abiotic and biotic factors. Various heavy metals, such as cadmium, lead, arsenic, and mercury, have been linked to adverse effects, particularly neurotoxicity and apoptotic cell death. While these metals are essential for normal cellular functions, their biomagnification within cells leads to harmful effects. Heavy metal-induced neurotoxicity involves the production of free radicals, disrupting the balance between oxidative and antioxidative systems, resulting in oxidative stress. This stress is associated with necrosis, DNA damage, and neurodegenerative disorders. This mini review consolidates current knowledge on the protective role of natural products from different herbs/plants against heavy metal-mediated neurotoxicity. Understanding these protective mechanisms contributes to strategies mitigating the detrimental effects of heavy metal contamination.

Keywords: Heavy metals; Neurotoxicity; Free radicals; Reactive nitrogen species

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Bajwa, M. U. Y., Umaira, O., Raza, A., & Khalid, R. (2023). Chemical Mechanisms and Protective Role of Natural Products Against Heavy Metals-Induced Neurotoxicity in Various Herbs/Plants. Annals of Biological Studies, 1(1), 11-18.