Cognitive enhancers (nootropics). Part 2: drugs interacting with enzymes. Update 2014

J Alzheimers Dis. 2014;42(1):1-68. doi: 10.3233/JAD-140402.

Abstract

Scientists working in the field of Alzheimer's disease and, in particular, cognitive enhancers are very productive. The review on Drugs interacting with Enzymes was accepted in August 2012. However, this field is very dynamic. New potential targets for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease were identified. This update describes drugs interacting with 60 enzymes versus 43 enzymes in the first paper. Some compounds progressed in their development, while many others were discontinued. The present review covers the evolution of research in this field through April 2014.

Keywords: Alzheimer's disease; cognitive enhancers; donepezil; enzymes; galantamine; memory; rivastigmine.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Alzheimer Disease / drug therapy*
  • Alzheimer Disease / enzymology
  • Animals
  • Brain / drug effects*
  • Brain / enzymology*
  • Cognition Disorders / drug therapy*
  • Cognition Disorders / enzymology
  • Humans
  • Molecular Targeted Therapy
  • Nootropic Agents / chemistry
  • Nootropic Agents / metabolism
  • Nootropic Agents / pharmacology*
  • Nootropic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic

Substances

  • Nootropic Agents