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huperzine a and Dementia, Vascular

huperzine a has been researched along with Dementia, Vascular in 6 studies

huperzine A: RN given refers to 5R-(5alpha,9beta,11E)-isomer; structure given in first source
huperzine A : A sesquiterpene alkaloid isolated from a club moss Huperzia serrata that has been shown to exhibit neuroprotective activity. It is also an effective inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase and has attracted interest as a therapeutic candidate for Alzheimer's disease.

Dementia, Vascular: An imprecise term referring to dementia associated with CEREBROVASCULAR DISORDERS, including CEREBRAL INFARCTION (single or multiple), and conditions associated with chronic BRAIN ISCHEMIA. Diffuse, cortical, and subcortical subtypes have been described. (From Gerontol Geriatr 1998 Feb;31(1):36-44)

Research

Studies (6)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's4 (66.67)29.6817
2010's2 (33.33)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Tabira, T1
Kawamura, N1
Zhang, HY2
Zheng, CY1
Yan, H2
Wang, ZF1
Tang, LL1
Gao, X1
Tang, XC3
Hao, Z1
Liu, M1
Liu, Z1
Lv, D1
Wang, J1
Xu, ZQ1
Liang, XM1
Zhang, YF1
Zhu, CX1
Jiang, XJ1
Wang, R1

Reviews

4 reviews available for huperzine a and Dementia, Vascular

ArticleYear
Potential therapeutic targets of huperzine A for Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia.
    Chemico-biological interactions, 2008, Sep-25, Volume: 175, Issue:1-3

    Topics: Alkaloids; Alzheimer Disease; Amyloid beta-Protein Precursor; Dementia, Vascular; Humans; Sesquiterp

2008
Huperzine A for vascular dementia.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2009, Apr-15, Issue:2

    Topics: Alkaloids; Dementia, Vascular; Drugs, Chinese Herbal; Humans; Neuroprotective Agents; Sesquiterpenes

2009
Cholinergic deficiency involved in vascular dementia: possible mechanism and strategy of treatment.
    Acta pharmacologica Sinica, 2009, Volume: 30, Issue:7

    Topics: Acetylcholine; Alkaloids; Animals; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Cholinergic Agents; Cholinesterase Inhi

2009
Progress in studies of huperzine A, a natural cholinesterase inhibitor from Chinese herbal medicine.
    Acta pharmacologica Sinica, 2006, Volume: 27, Issue:1

    Topics: Alkaloids; Alzheimer Disease; Animals; Apoptosis; Brain; Cholinesterase Inhibitors; Cholinesterases;

2006

Trials

1 trial available for huperzine a and Dementia, Vascular

ArticleYear
Treatment with Huperzine A improves cognition in vascular dementia patients.
    Cell biochemistry and biophysics, 2012, Volume: 62, Issue:1

    Topics: Activities of Daily Living; Aged; Alkaloids; Ascorbic Acid; Cognition; Dementia, Vascular; Double-Bl

2012

Other Studies

1 other study available for huperzine a and Dementia, Vascular

ArticleYear
A Study of a Supplement Containing Huperzine A and Curcumin in Dementia Patients and Individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment.
    Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD, 2018, Volume: 63, Issue:1

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Alkaloids; Biosimilar Pharmaceuticals; Cognition Disorders; Curcumin; Demen

2018