Neuroinflammation is considered a critical pathological process in various central nervous system (CNS) diseases and is closely related to neuronal death and dysfunction. Bergaptol is a natural 5-hydroxyfurocoumarin found in lemon, bergamot and other plants. Some studies have confirmed its anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and anti-atherogenic functions, indicating that it may have significant medicinal value. In this study, we investigated the potential effect of Bergaptol in vitro and in vivo neuroinflammatory models. Methods: Mice were injected with LPS (40 μg/kg) into the hippocampal CA1 region and then injected intraperitoneally with Bergaptol (10, 20 and 40 mg/kg) once a day for two weeks. In addition, to verify the effect of Bergaptol on BV2 cells, Bergaptol with different concentrations (5, 10 and 20 μg/mL) was firstly incubated for 1 hour, then LPS with a concentration of 1 μg/mL was added and incubated for 23 hours. Results: Bergaptol treatment significantly improved the cognitive impairment induced by LPS. In addition, Bergaptol significantly inhibited the reduction of dendritic spines and the mRNA level of inflammatory factors (TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-1β) in hippocampal induced by LPS. In vitro, Bergaptol inhibited the production of TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-1β from LPS-treated BV-2 cells. In addition, Bergaptol treatment significantly reduced the phosphorylation levels of JAK2, STAT3 and p65 in LPS-stimulated BV-2 cells. Conclusion:In conclusion, our results suggest that Bergaptol alleviates LPS-induced neuroinflammation, neurological damage and cognitive impairment by regulating the JAK2/STAT3/P65 pathway, suggesting that Bergaptol is a promising neuroprotective agent.
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