Decrease in the production of beta-amyloid by berberine inhibition of the expression of beta-secretase in HEK293 cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Berberine (BER), the major alkaloidal component of <it>Rhizoma coptidis</it>, has multiple pharmacological effects including inhibition of acetylcholinesterase, reduction of cholesterol and glucose levels, anti-inflammato...

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Main Authors: Zhu Feiqi, Wu Fujun, Ma Ying, Liu Guangjian, Li Zhong, Sun Yong'an, Pei Zhong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:BMC Neuroscience
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2202/12/125