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CHEICholinesterase Inhibitors
CHEIChannel Hot Electron Injection


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In general, although both AChE isoforms are inducible by cholinesterase inhibitors or by neural injury, the expression of AChE-R appears to be related to neuroprotection and repair, whereas AChE-S, either by itself or when up-regulated in conjunction with AChE-R, is more highly associated with injury and increasing neurotoxicity (Cohen et al.
Nonenzymatic functions of acetylcholinesterase splice variants in the ... by Slotkin, Theodore A. / Environmental Health Perspectives
Scientists do not yet fully understand how cholinesterase inhibitors work to treat AD, but current research indicates that they prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine, a brain chemical believed to be important for memory and thinking.
Alzheimer's disease medications: fact sheet by Pamphlet by: National Institute on Aging
Researchers are investigating whether patients can get more benefit from using memantine along with cholinesterase inhibitors, Reisberg says.
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