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The aim is to evaluate the neuroprotective effects of simvastatin on dopaminergic neurons through BDNF upregulation.

July 2, 2026Biomolecules & Therapeutics0 citationsOpen Access

Simvastatin Protects the Dopaminergic Neurons from MPTP-Mediated Injury by Inducing BDNF via PPARα Activation

GBGanesh BoharaYeungnam University NRNikesh RimalYeungnam University SKShristi KhanalYeungnam University

Key Points

The aim is to evaluate the neuroprotective effects of simvastatin on dopaminergic neurons through BDNF upregulation.
Assessment of BDNF levels in MPTP-treated striatonigral regions after simvastatin administration.
Simvastatin significantly upregulated BDNF expression in MPTP-treated striatonigral regions.
Restoration of BDNF levels was observed, indicating potential neuroprotective outcomes.

Abstract

study, simvastatin upregulated BDNF expression and restored the BDNF level in the MPTP-treated striatonigral regions. These findings suggest that simvastatin's neuroprotection may be linked to the upregulation of BDNF via activation of PPARα, and it could be a possible therapeutic intervention for the treatment of PD.

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