Exploring the therapeutic potential of crocin, a bioactive component of saffron, in neurocognitive deficit and pulmonary impairment induced by inhalational exposure to petroleum vapours

Key Points

• Crocin significantly improves neurocognitive deficit and pulmonary impairment caused by petroleum vapours exposure.
• Evidence shows a reduction in oxidative stress markers by 50% in treated models compared to untreated controls.
• Observational analysis investigated effects of crocin in a controlled exposure scenario with petroleum vapours.
• These findings highlight crocin's potential therapeutic impact, advocating for further clinical evaluation.