The Improvement of Learning and Memory Ability of Normal Persons by BF-7
The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
;
: 307-312, 2004.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
To investigate whether BF-7, extracted from Bombyx mori, improved learning and memory of ordinary people, Rey-Kim Memory Test was performed with placebo group (32 persons), 200 mg BF-7 treated group (33 persons) and 400 mg BF-7 treated group (34 persons). BF-7 enhanced significantly learning and memory function in a dose-dependent manner. To know how BF-7 plays such a positive role, we measured the concentration of acetylcholine in the brain from memory impairment animal model. Treatment of BF-7 significantly increased the concentration of acetylcholine. So, it is supposed that the protection of cholinergic neuron and/or keeping proper concentration of acetylcholine might be one of the mechanisms by which BF-7 improve brain function. So, our results suggest that the BF-7 is effective material for improving learning and memory ability.
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Main subject:
Bombyx
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Brain
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Acetylcholine
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Models, Animal
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Cholinergic Neurons
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Learning
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Memory
Type of study:
Controlled clinical trial
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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