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huperzine a and Schizophrenia

huperzine a has been researched along with Schizophrenia in 2 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.

Schizophrenia: A severe emotional disorder of psychotic depth characteristically marked by a retreat from reality with delusion formation, HALLUCINATIONS, emotional disharmony, and regressive behavior.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The aim of this study was to examine the efficacy of huperzine A (HupA), an isolate of Huperzine serrata, in the treatment of cognitive deficits in schizophrenia spectrum disorders."8.93Adjunctive huperzine A for cognitive deficits in schizophrenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. ( Chiu, HF; D'Arcy, C; Li, XB; Meng, X; Sun, F; Ungvari, GS; Xiang, YQ; Xiang, YT; Zheng, W, 2016)
"The aim of this study was to examine the efficacy of huperzine A (HupA), an isolate of Huperzine serrata, in the treatment of cognitive deficits in schizophrenia spectrum disorders."4.93Adjunctive huperzine A for cognitive deficits in schizophrenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. ( Chiu, HF; D'Arcy, C; Li, XB; Meng, X; Sun, F; Ungvari, GS; Xiang, YQ; Xiang, YT; Zheng, W, 2016)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Zheng, W1
Xiang, YQ1
Li, XB1
Ungvari, GS1
Chiu, HF1
Sun, F1
D'Arcy, C1
Meng, X1
Xiang, YT1
Zhang, ZJ1
Tong, Y1
Wang, XY1
Yao, SM1
Jin, GX1
Wang, XP1

Reviews

1 review available for huperzine a and Schizophrenia

ArticleYear
Adjunctive huperzine A for cognitive deficits in schizophrenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Human psychopharmacology, 2016, Volume: 31, Issue:4

    Topics: Alkaloids; Antipsychotic Agents; Cognition Disorders; Drug Therapy, Combination; Humans; Neuroprotec

2016

Trials

1 trial available for huperzine a and Schizophrenia

ArticleYear
Huperzine A as add-on therapy in patients with treatment-resistant schizophrenia: an open-labeled trial.
    Schizophrenia research, 2007, Volume: 92, Issue:1-3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Alkaloids; Antipsychotic Agents; Chlorpromazine; Cholinesterase Inhibitors;

2007