Main description:

Plant Extracts in Neurodegenerative Disease examines the therapeutic efficacy of plant extracts and the lead compounds contained therein that can significantly improve symptoms of diseases of the brain. Providing insights into the protective mechanisms of these bioactive plant compounds to treat Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, motor neuron disease, and other neurodegenerative diseases, the book also discusses the pros and cons of using these types of treatments, along with perspectives to overcome current challenges. With chapters looking at individual diseases, readers will learn about studies unique to each condition, including Huntington's Disease, spinocerebellar ataxia, SMA, ALS and prion disease.

Contents:

1. Introduction 2. Plant Extracts in the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease 3. Plant Extracts in the Treatment of Parkinson's Disease 4. Plant Extracts in the Treatment of Prion Disease 5. Neuroprotective Role in Motor Neuron Diseases 6. Plant Extracts Ameliorate Huntington's Disease Symptoms 7. Phytochemicals and Their Potential Protective Effects Against Spinocerebellar Ataxia 8. Efficacy of Various Plant Compounds in the Treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy 9. Improvement of ALS Symptoms Using Plant Extracts 10. Neuroprotective Role of Curcumin in ALS