1) Natural product based Alzheimer inhibitor Flashcards
1
Q
What is this product called ?
A
Berberine (Ber-D) – a chemical found in several plants
2
Q
Who has discovered this product ?
A
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR)
3
Q
What other diseases can this product be used to limit ?
A
Diabetes, high levels of cholestrol, high blood pressure
4
Q
Can Berberine be used directly ?
A
NO , it is poorly stable and toxic to cells , hence its structure is modified to Ber-D which is a soluble antioxidant
5
Q
What property does Ber-D have ?
A
It prevents the generation of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) which is essential in memory loss factor of Alzheimer
