The benefits of natural products for neurodegenerative diseases /

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Imprint:Switzerland : Springer, 2016.
Description:1 online resource
Language:English
Series:Advances in neurobiology ; volume 12
Advances in neurobiology ; 12.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11266843
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Other authors / contributors:Essa, M. Mohamed, editor.
Akbar, Mohammed, editor.
Guillemin, Gilles, editor.
ISBN:9783319283838
3319283839
9783319283814
3319283812
Notes:Includes bibliographical references.
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed October 27, 2016).
Summary:Focuses on the effects of natural products and their active components on brain function and neurodegenerative disease prevention. Phytochemicals such as alkaloids, terpenes, flavanoids, isoflavones, saponins etc are known to possess protective activity against many neurological diseases. The molecular mechanisms behind the curative effects rely mainly on the action of phytonutrients on distinct signaling pathways associated with protein folding and neuro-inflammation. The diverse array of bioactive nutrients present in these natural products plays a pivotal role in prevention and cure of various neurodegenerative diseases, disorders, or insults, such as Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Huntington's Disease, traumatic brain injury, and other neuronal dysfunctions. However, the use of these antioxidants in the management of neurodegenerative conditions has so far been not well understood. This is a comprehensive collection addressing the effects on the brain of natural products and edible items such as reservatrol, curcumin, gingerol, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and marine products.