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Celastrine

In vitro / Animal

Mechanism of Action

Acetylcholinesterase inhibition; enhances long-term potentiation (LTP) in hippocampus; antioxidant neuroprotection

Research Notes

Nootropic effects in passive avoidance and radial arm maze models. AChE inhibition comparable to mild pharmaceutical cholinesterase inhibitors.

Found In 1 Herb

3D Molecular Structure

Sesquiterpene alkaloid
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Celastrine

Sesquiterpene alkaloidNitrogen-containing compounds with potent pharmacological effects

Representative pattern: C₉H₇N₂O

Atoms
Nitrogen
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen

Related Compounds (Sesquiterpene alkaloid)

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