Title: Peripheral and Dual Binding Site Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors: Implications in treatment of Alzheimers Disease
Volume: 1
Issue: 3
Author(s): Ana Castro and Ana Martinez
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Keywords:
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors, Alzheimers Disease, Anti-Alzheimer drugs
Abstract: Recently advances in understanding the molecular basis of Alzheimers disease have led to the consideration of the relationship between cholinergic inhibitors and amyloid deposition as a new hypothesis for the future rational design of effective anti-Alzheimer drugs. In the present review, the non-cholinergic functions of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and the therapeutic potential of peripheral and dual binding site AChE inhibitors in delaying the neurodegenerative process will be discussed.