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. 2024;12(4):329-339.
doi: 10.2174/2211738511666230831122844.

Nanoemulsion of Ethanolic Extract of Centella asiatica (NanoSECA)Ameliorates Learning and Memory Performance by EnhancingCholinergic Activities, Increasing Antioxidative Levels, and AttenuatingOxidative Stress Markers in Adult Rats

Nor Atiqah Jusril  1 , Shahida Muhammad Mukhtar  2 , Syahrul Imran Abu Bakar  1   2 , Wan Mazlina Md Saad  3 , Ng Kwok Wen  4 , Mohd Ilham Adenan  1   5
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Nanoemulsion of Ethanolic Extract of Centella asiatica (NanoSECA)Ameliorates Learning and Memory Performance by EnhancingCholinergic Activities, Increasing Antioxidative Levels, and AttenuatingOxidative Stress Markers in Adult Rats

Nor Atiqah Jusril et al. Pharm Nanotechnol. 2024.

Abstract

Background: Centella asiatica (C. asiatica) has long been traditionally used as a memory enhancer. Nanoemulsion of ethanolic extract C. asiatica (NanoSECA) has been developed to improve brain functions. However, the effect of NanoSECA on enhancing memory and cognitive functions remains unexplored.

Objectives: This research aimed to investigate the potential of NanoSECA on cognitive tasks and memory enhancement pathways in a normal adult rat model.

Methods: Thirty male Sprague Dawley rats (7-8 weeks old) were randomly subjected to five groups (n=six per group). Treatment groups were supplemented with NanoSECA and ethanolic extract of C. asiatica (SECA) for 28 days by oral gavages. Different brain sections were isolated, homogenized, and tested for acetylcholinesterase, antioxidants (glutathione and malondialdehyde), and anti-inflammatory agents (nitric oxide, tumour necrosis factor-α, and prostaglandin E2).

Results: NanoSECA supplementation markedly enhanced the acetylcholine, glutathione levels and reduced a distinct diminution in plasma activities of acetylcholinesterase, malondialdehyde, nitric oxide, prostaglandin E, and tumor necrosis factor-α levels.

Conclusion: NanoSECA can be used as a memory enhancer through enhanced cholinergic activity, increased antioxidant level, and reduced oxidative stress.

Keywords: Centella asiatica; cognitive functions; in vivo.; nanoemulsion; neuroprotective; nutraceuticals.

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