Effects of Rivastigmine and Donepezil on Brain Acetylcholine Levels in Acetylcholinesterase-Deficient Mice
Purpose. Alzheimer´s disease is characterized by a dysfunction of central cholinergic systems and is treated by inhibitors of acetylcholinesterase (AChE). This study tests the effect of two AChE inhibitors in therapeutic use, rivastigmine and donepezil, in mice that are devoid of AChE (AChE-/- mice)...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2009-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences |
Online Access: | https://journals.library.ualberta.ca/jpps/index.php/JPPS/article/view/6106 |