Naturally Occurring Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors and Their Potential Use for Alzheimer's Disease Therapy.

Santos TC, Dos; TM, Gomes; BAS, Pinto; AL, Camara; AMA, Paes

doi:10.3389/fphar.2018.01192

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Naturally Occurring Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors and Their Potential Use for Alzheimer's Disease Therapy.

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Authors:

Dos Santos TC

Gomes TM

Pinto BAS

Abstract

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a main cause of dementia, accounting for up to 75% of all dementia cases. Pathophysiological processes described for AD progression involve neurons and synapses degeneration, mainly characterized by cholinergic impairment. This feature makes acetylcholinesterase inhibitor...

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Secondary metabolites

Alzheimer's disease

plant species

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