Neuroprotective Activity of Hypericum perforatum and Its Major Components

AI Oliveira, C Pinho, B Sarmento… - Frontiers in plant …, 2016 - frontiersin.org
Hypericum perforatum is a perennial plant, with worldwide distribution, commonly known as
St. John's wort. It has been used for centuries in traditional medicine for the treatment of …

Recent advances in acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors and Reactivators: an update on the patent literature (2012-2015)

SF McHardy, HYL Wang, SV McCowen… - Expert opinion on …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT Introduction: Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) is the major enzyme that hydrolyzes
acetylcholine, a key neurotransmitter for synaptic transmission, into acetic acid and choline …

Interactions of AChE with Aβ aggregates in Alzheimer's brain: therapeutic relevance of IDN 5706

FJ Carvajal, NC Inestrosa - Frontiers in molecular neuroscience, 2011 - frontiersin.org
Acetylcholinesterase (AChE; EC 3.1. 1.7) plays a crucial role in the rapid hydrolysis of the
neurotransmitter acetylcholine, in the central and peripheral nervous system and might also …

Signaling pathway cross talk in Alzheimer's disease

JA Godoy, JA Rios, JM Zolezzi, N Braidy… - Cell Communication and …, 2014 - Springer
Numerous studies suggest energy failure and accumulative intracellular waste play a causal
role in the pathogenesis of several neurodegenerative disorders and Alzheimer's disease …

Ginkgo biloba Extract in Alzheimer's Disease: From Action Mechanisms to Medical Practice

C Shi, J Liu, F Wu, DT Yew - International journal of molecular sciences, 2010 - mdpi.com
Standardized extract from the leaves of the Ginkgo biloba tree, labeled EGb761, is one of
the most popular herbal supplements. Numerous preclinical studies have shown the …

Is Toxoplasma gondii a potential risk factor for Alzheimer's disease? A systematic review and meta-analysis

TN Chegeni, S Sarvi, M Moosazadeh, M Sharif… - Microbial …, 2019 - Elsevier
Toxoplasmosis is a major public health concern due to neurotropic nature and role in the
development of mental and behavioral disorders. Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an important …

Reversal effects of crocin on amyloid β-induced memory deficit: Modification of autophagy or apoptosis markers

F Asadi, AH Jamshidi, F Khodagholi, A Yans… - Pharmacology …, 2015 - Elsevier
Crocin, as a carotenoid, is one of the main and active constituents of saffron stigmas (Crocus
sativus L.) that is widely used in folk medicine. Several studies have pointed out the potent …

Andrographolide reduces cognitive impairment in young and mature AβPPswe/PS-1 mice

FG Serrano, C Tapia-Rojas, FJ Carvajal… - Molecular …, 2014 - Springer
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder in which the amyloid-β (Aβ)
oligomers are a key factor in synaptic impairment and in spatial memory decline associated …

Protective role of St. John's wort and its components hyperforin and hypericin against diabetes through inhibition of inflammatory signaling: Evidence from in vitro and …

M Novelli, P Masiello, P Beffy, M Menegazzi - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Diabetes mellitus is a very common chronic disease with progressively increasing
prevalence. Besides the well-known autoimmune and inflammatory pathogenesis of type 1 …

Reduced Alzheimer's disease pathology by St. John's Wort treatment is independent of hyperforin and facilitated by ABCC1 and microglia activation in mice

J Hofrichter, M Krohn, T Schumacher… - Current Alzheimer …, 2013 - ingentaconnect.com
Soluble β-amyloid peptides (Aβ) and small Aβ oligomers represent the most toxic peptide
moieties recognized in brains affected by Alzheimer's disease (AD). Here we provide the first …