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Polyphenols as acetylcholinesterase inhibitors: Structural specificity and impact on human disease

Luísa B. Roseiro, Amélia P. Rauter, Maria Luísa Serralheiro

Nutrition and Aging · 2012 · 122 citations · 76 references

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The present review focuses on the emerging evidence regarding the potential of polyphenols to act as acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. This enzyme plays a fundamental role in the body and its inhibition may play a role in the control of various pathol

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