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Recent studies have explored its potential in neuroprotection, especially in the context of cerebral ischemia\/reperfusion injury, a condition where blood supply returns to the brain after a period of ischemia, leading to oxidative stress and inflammation. This damage is a major contributor to neuronal death and neurodegenerative diseases.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>A BCCAO\/reperfusion model was induced, followed by treatment with <jats:italic>B. ternifolia<\/jats:italic> extract. Various molecular biology methods were employed, including Western blot analysis, gene expression assessment via RT-qPCR, and the measurement of oxidative stress mediators.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>In the BCCAO\/reperfusion model, the compounds in the dichloromethane extract work by targeting various signaling pathways. They prevent the activation of iNOS and nNOS, reducing harmful reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, and boosting antioxidant enzymes like catalase and superoxide dismutase. This lowers oxidative stress and decreases the expression of proteins and genes linked to cell death, such as Bax, Bcl-2, and caspase-3. The extract also blocks the TLR4 receptor, preventing NF-\u03baB from triggering inflammation. Additionally, it reduces the activation of microglia and astrocytes, as shown by lower levels of glial activation genes like GFAP and AiF1.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>The dichloromethane extract of <jats:italic>B. ternifolia<\/jats:italic> demonstrated significant neuroprotective effects in the BCCAO\/reperfusion model by modulating multiple signaling pathways. 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