Okadaic Acid-Induced Alzheimer's in Rat Brain: Phytochemical Cucurbitacin E Contributes to Memory Gain by Reducing TAU Protein Accumulation.
Phytochemical cucurbitacin E (CuE) may be a promising drug discovery treatment in Alzheimer's disease (AD). This study investigated CuE's effects on TAU fibril formation in okadaic acid-induced AD in rats. Results suggest that CuE contributes to memory gain by reducing TAU protein accumulation. Further evaluations in future preclinical and clinical studies are warranted.
- Yılmaz ŞG et al (2023).
- OMICS.
- PubMed:
- 36594931