Neuroprotective Effect of Neuropeptide Y against Beta-Amyloid 25–35 Toxicity in SH-SY5Y Neuroblastoma Cells Is Associated with Increased Neurotrophin Production

Abstract

In conclusion, this study demonstrates that NPY increases the survival of SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells and counteracts the toxic effect of Aβ. In addition, NPY restores the neurotrophin levels in these cells. Although preliminary, these observations might be useful to understand the pathology of Alzheimer's and/or develop new therapeutic strategies.