Résumé
Butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE) is expressed in brain structures involved in cognition, but the effect of selective BuChE inhibitors on human cognitive function is unknown. We report a patient whose cognitive function deteriorated following a reduction and improved following reinstitution of ethopropazine, a selective BuChE inhibitor. We suggest that, because neurons expressing BuChE may be involved in cognition, there is merit to further evaluation of selective BuChE inhibitors in treating cognitive dysfunction.
Langue d'origine | English |
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Pages (de-à) | 461-464 |
Nombre de pages | 4 |
Journal | International Psychogeriatrics |
Volume | 13 |
Numéro de publication | 4 |
DOI | |
Statut de publication | Published - 2001 |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Clinical Psychology
- Gerontology
- Geriatrics and Gerontology
- Psychiatry and Mental health
PubMed: MeSH publication types
- Case Reports
- Journal Article
- Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't