Table 1: Citicoline’s action [13-16].
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Increase in acetylcholine intra-synaptic levels |
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Increase in dopamine and noradrenaline intra-synaptic levels (indirect dopamine-agonist) |
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Increase in phospholipid synthesis (phosphatidylcholine) |
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Cell function and neuronal repair stimulation |
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Inhibition of brain ischemia associated apoptosis |
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Inhibition of different models of neurodegeneration |
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Neuroprotection and neuroplasticity boost |
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Efficacy in the long-term use (6-9 months and beyond) |