Abstract:Introduction. Alzheimer disease (AD) is one of the best-known diseases. It is neurodegenerative disease characterized by gradual memory loss and dysfunction of behaviour. The pathogenesis of this disease is unclear. Icariin (ICA) is a flavonoid found in a Chinese medicinal herb. It is recognised for a wide range of biological and medical activities: anti-tumour and anti-inflammatory, and also has an impact on the nervous system: stimulates neuroproliferation and prevents neuron's apoptosis. ICA may have a pote… Show more
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