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ArticleScientific reports2021

Treatment of canine cognitive dysfunction with novel butyrylcholinesterase inhibitor.

Maja Zakošek Pipan, Sonja Prpar Mihevc, Malan Štrbenc, Urban Košak, Ilija German Ilić, Jurij Trontelj, Simon Žakelj, Stanislav Gobec, Darja Pavlin, Gregor Majdič

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Article in Scientific reports, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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10 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Maja Zakošek PipanClinic for Reproduction and Large Animals, Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Gerbičeva 60, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Sonja Prpar MihevcInstitute for Preclinical Sciences, Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Gerbičeva 60, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Malan ŠtrbencInstitute for Preclinical Sciences, Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Gerbičeva 60, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Urban KošakFaculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, Aškerčeva cesta 7, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Ilija German IlićFaculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, Aškerčeva cesta 7, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Jurij TronteljFaculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, Aškerčeva cesta 7, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Simon ŽakeljFaculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, Aškerčeva cesta 7, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Stanislav GobecFaculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, Aškerčeva cesta 7, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Darja PavlinClinic for Small Animals, Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Gerbičeva 60, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Gregor MajdičInstitute for Preclinical Sciences, Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Gerbičeva 60, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia. gregor.majdic@vf.uni-lj.si.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD) is common in aged dogs and has many similarities with Alzheimer's disease. Unfortunately, like Alzheimer's disease, CCD cannot be cured. In the present study, we treated dogs with CCD with our newly developed and characterized butyrylcholinesterase inhibitor (BChEi). Seventeen dogs were randomized into two groups (treated with BChEi and untreated) and followed for 6 months at regular check-ups. The dogs' cognitive status was determined by a Canine Dementia Scale (CADES) questionnaire and two cognitive tests. In dogs with moderate cognitive impairment, treatment caused significant improvement in the clinical rating of cognitive abilities and the performance-based tests of cognitive functioning when compared to the untreated group (p < 0.001). Dogs treated with BChEi showed markedly improved cognitive function with enhanced quality of life. No side effects were observed in the treated dogs with moderate cognitive impairment. According to the results of this preliminary study, there is an indication that novel BChEi may be a promising drug for the treatment of CCD in dogs and may be an interesting candidate for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease in humans. However, further clinical studies are needed to confirm this.

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AnimalsButyrylcholinesteraseCholinesterase InhibitorsCognitive DysfunctionDisease ManagementDisease SusceptibilityDog DiseasesDogsNeurodegenerative DiseasesSeverity of Illness IndexTreatment OutcomeButyrylcholinesteraseCholinesterase Inhibitors

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