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Effects of Ashwagandha (roots of Withania somnifera) on neurodegenerative diseases.

Tomoharu Kuboyama, Chihiro Tohda, Katsuko Komatsu
Review Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin 2014 110 인용

연구 설계

연구 유형
Review
대상 집단
In vitro and in vivo models of neurodegenerative diseases; review of Ashwagandha effects
중재
Effects of Ashwagandha (roots of Withania somnifera) on neurodegenerative diseases.
대조군
None
일차 결과
Effects and mechanisms of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) on neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer's disease, spinal cord injury) in in vitro and in vivo models
효과 방향
Positive
비뚤림 위험
Unclear

초록

Neurodegenerative diseases commonly induce irreversible destruction of central nervous system (CNS) neuronal networks, resulting in permanent functional impairments. Effective medications against neurodegenerative diseases are currently lacking. Ashwagandha (roots of Withania somnifera Dunal) is used in traditional Indian medicine (Ayurveda) for general debility, consumption, nervous exhaustion, insomnia, and loss of memory. In this review, we summarize various effects and mechanisms of Ashwagandha extracts and related compounds on in vitro and in vivo models of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and spinal cord injury.

요약

Various effects and mechanisms of Ashwagandha extracts and related compounds on in vitro and in vivo models of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and spinal cord injury are summarized.

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