Linarin, a selective acetylcholinesterase inhibitor from Mentha arvensis

Fitoterapia. 2006 Sep;77(6):429-34. doi: 10.1016/j.fitote.2006.05.002. Epub 2006 May 24.

Abstract

Linarin (acacetin-7-O-beta-d-rutinoside) from the flower extract of Mentha arvensis showed selective dose dependent inhibitory effect on acetylcholinesterase.

MeSH terms

  • Acetylcholinesterase / chemistry*
  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors / administration & dosage
  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors / pharmacology*
  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Flowers
  • Glycosides / administration & dosage
  • Glycosides / pharmacology*
  • Glycosides / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Mentha*
  • Phytotherapy*
  • Plant Extracts / administration & dosage
  • Plant Extracts / pharmacology
  • Plant Extracts / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors
  • Glycosides
  • Plant Extracts
  • Acetylcholinesterase
  • linarin