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Application
(±)-Huperzine A has been used in anti-acetylcholinesterase bioautographic assay.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Huperzine A is an effective acetylcholinesterase inhibitor and can cross the blood-brain barrier. Huperzine A is known to prevent cognitive defects, glutamate-induced nerve cell death.It is recognized for its use in the treatment of Alzheimer′s disease and organophosphate poisoning.
Chem/Phys Resistance
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor.
General description
Huperzine A is an alkaloid derived from Chinese club moss Huperzia serrata.
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