The use of Huperzia species for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease

• Published in: Journal of basic and clinical physiology and pharmacology Vol. 31; no. 3
• Main Authors: Kim Thu, Dang, Vui, Dao Thi, Ngoc Huyen, Nguyen Thi, Duyen, Duong Ky, Thanh Tung, Bui
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany 28.11.2019
• Subjects: Huperzia species; Alzheimer’s disease; acetylcholinesterase; acetylcholine; medicinal plants

Alzheimer's disease (AD), which relates to nervous degeneration, is the most popular form of memory loss. The pathogenesis of AD is not fully understood, and there are no therapies for this disorder. Some drugs have been used in clinical applications for preventing and treating AD, but they hav...