Neuroprotective/neurostimulatory use of Cistanche extract
AssigneeKyung Hee University
InventorsSun-Yeou Kim, Jin-Young Hur, Sun-Kyoung Jeong
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a composition comprising an extract of Cistanche deserticola Y. C. having nerve growth factor (NGF) similar activity for the prevention and treatment of neuronal degenerative brain disease. The extracts from Cistanche deserticola have potent neuronal cell protective activity by promoting neurite outgrowth and acting as a NGF therefore it can be used as the therapeutics or health food for treating and preventing neuro-degenerative brain diseases.
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A method for protecting neuronal cells comprising administering an effective amount of an extract from a Cistanche species, together with a pharmaceutically effective carrier.
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