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Pharmaceuticals, 2022 2,5-Disubstituted 1,3,4-oxadiazoles are privileged versatile scaffolds in medicinal chemistry that have exhibited diverse biological activities. Acetyl- (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) inhibitors are used, e.g., to treat dementias and myasthenia ...
Václav Pflégr +5 more
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Chronic Diseases and Translational Medicine, EarlyView.Donanemab, approved by the U.S. FDA in July 2024, targets amyloid plaques in the brain to treat Alzheimer's disease in patients with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia. ABSTRACT Substantial research has been conducted to identify an efficient treatment for Alzheimer's disease (AD).
Nandhini Jayaprakash +1 more
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Butyrylcholinesterase as a biochemical marker
Bratislava Medical Journal, 2013 Butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) is an enzyme expressed in multiple organs and abundant in plasma. BChE can fluctuate in course of several reasons while both hypercholiensterasemia and hypocholinesterasemia are known. Considering evidence of BChE activity alterations, hepatocellular carcinoma, chronic liver diseases and poisoning with carbamates or ...
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Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of New Cholinesterase Inhibitors for Alzheimer’s Disease
Molecules, 2018 Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder mostly influencing the elderly, and causes death due to dementia. The main pathogenic feature connected with the progression of this multifactorial disease is the weakening of the cholinergic
Weiam Hussein +6 more
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Navigating the treatment landscape of Alzheimer's disease: Current strategies and future directions
Ibrain, EarlyView.Alzheimer's disease treatment is evolving rapidly, with emerging strategies targeting multiple disease pathways. This graphical abstract highlights the shift from traditional therapies to innovative approaches that hold promise for improving outcomes.
Tapas Kumar Mohapatra +4 more
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Chemosensors, 2015 Nowadays extensive volumes of pesticides are employed for agricultural and environmental practices, but they have negative effects on human health. The levels of pesticides are necessarily restricted by international regulatory agencies, thus rapid ...
Fabiana Arduini +5 more
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Lewy Body Dementia Research in Latin America: A Scoping Review
Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.Abstract Background Dementia research in Latin America (LA) has primarily focused on Alzheimer's Disease and Frontotemporal Dementia, while Lewy body dementia (LBD) has been largely forgotten. Objective We aimed to review the available evidence on LBD in LA, offering a comprehensive perspective for understanding the lack of reports and the unique ...
Carlos Cano‐Gutiérrez +31 more
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Molecules, 2017 Tertiary amines 3-(dialkylamino)-2-hydroxypropyl 4-[(alkoxycarbonyl)amino]benzoates and their quaternary ammonium salts were synthesized. The final step of synthesis of quaternary ammonium salts was carried out by microwave-assisted synthesis.
Tereza Padrtova +9 more
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Emerging significance of butyrylcholinesterase.
World J Exp MedButyrylcholinesterase (BChE; EC 3.1.1.8), an enzyme structurally related to acetylcholinesterase, is widely distributed in the human body. It plays a role in the detoxification of chemicals such as succinylcholine, a muscle relaxant used in anesthetic practice.
Sridhar GR, Gumpeny L.
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Light‐Activated Pharmacological Tools for Exploring the Cholinergic System
Medicinal Research Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Cholinergic transmission plays a critical role in both the central and peripheral nervous systems, affecting processes such as learning, memory, and inflammation. Conventional cholinergic drugs generally suffer from poor selectivity and temporal precision, leading to undesired effects and limited therapeutic efficacy. Photopharmacology aims to
Alessio Colleoni +5 more
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