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ReviewMolecular diversity2025

Innovative approaches in acetylcholinesterase inhibition: a pathway to effective Alzheimer's disease treatment.

Pinky Arora, Swati, Supriya Rani, Sumeet Jha, Sneha Gupta, Shubham Kumar

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Review in Molecular diversity, 2025. 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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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

9 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Pinky AroraSchool of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar-Delhi G.T. Road, Phagwara, Punjab, 144411, India. pinkyarora9194@gmail.com.
SwatiSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar-Delhi G.T. Road, Phagwara, Punjab, 144411, India.
Supriya RaniSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar-Delhi G.T. Road, Phagwara, Punjab, 144411, India.
Sumeet JhaSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar-Delhi G.T. Road, Phagwara, Punjab, 144411, India.
Sneha GuptaSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar-Delhi G.T. Road, Phagwara, Punjab, 144411, India.
Shubham KumarSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar-Delhi G.T. Road, Phagwara, Punjab, 144411, India. Shubhamm771@gmail.com.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs) are essential in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease, as they prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine, thereby enhancing cognitive function. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the structural motifs and mechanisms governing AChEI pharmacological activity, with a focus on medicinal chemistry strategies to enhance potency, selectivity, and pharmacokinetic properties. Beginning with the physiological role of acetylcholinesterase in neurological disorders, the review explores the historical evolution of AChEIs and highlights key structural interactions with catalytic, peripheral anionic, and allosteric binding sites. Advances in computational modeling, virtual screening, and structure-based drug design are discussed, alongside emerging approaches, such as multi-target-directed ligands and prodrugs. Additionally, the significance of natural products and drug repurposing in identifying novel AChEI scaffolds is emphasized, contributing to chemical diversity and innovation in drug discovery. By integrating computational tools, expansive chemical libraries, and innovative design strategies, this review identifies promising directions for developing effective AChEIs. These advancements hold great potential in addressing the multifaceted nature of neurodegenerative diseases and improving therapeutic interventions.

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AcetylcholinesteraseAlzheimer DiseaseCholinesterase InhibitorsAnimalsDrug DesignDrug DiscoveryHumansLigandsAcetylcholinesteraseCholinesterase InhibitorsLigandsAcetylcholinesteraseAlzheimer’s diseaseMechanism of actionNeurotransmitterRecent advances

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