Abstract

Dementia is a disorder which is associated with disruption of cerebral neurons, resulting in its characteristic symptomatology. Acetylcholine neurotransmitter is found to be significant for processing memory and learning. However it is diminished in both concentration and function in patients with Alzheimer disease. Nootropics are the drugs which is used to improve memory and learning by acting as AChEI (Acetyl cholineesterase inhibitors). Cognitive enhancers include drugs interacting with receptors (e.g. NMDA receptor antagonist: memantine), Enzymes (e.g. AChE inhibitors: tacrine, donepezil, galantamine), Antioxidants (e.g. resveratrol, curcumin, and acetyl-L-carnitine), Metal chelators (e.g. calcium and zinc chelator: DP-b99), Vaccines, Monoclonal antibodies (e.g. A beta-Amyloid: solanezumab under Phase III clinical trial). Apart from the pharmacological approaches, supplementation of a healthy diet and healthy physical & mental lifestyle impact cognitive research in the future. There is no remedy for AD. Contemporary treatments just relive the behaviourial symptoms.Treatment centers around making a superior personal satisfaction for the individuals with Alzheimer infection. As of late, undifferentiated cell innovation (stem cell technology), and Nanotechnology has given new bits of knowledge into the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. In this review, we talk about current indicative medicines and future difficulties for new potential illness altering treatments.

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