Publications by authors named "Asmim Aktar"
Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms, also known as Pontederia crassipes Mart, has traditionally been used for its sedative, antipsychotic, and memory-enhancing properties. However, its effects against Alzheimer's disease (AD) remain unexplored.
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- L. is a medicinal plant being studied for its potential effects on Alzheimer's disease (AD), with a focus on its leaves and flowers, using various methanol, ethanol, and ethyl extracts.
- Molecular docking studies identified three key phytochemicals—protoberberine, protopine, and codeine—that show strong binding affinities and the ability to target multiple enzymes involved in AD, such as AChE and BACE-1.
- The extracts demonstrated promising antioxidant and anti-cholinesterase activities, supporting the hypothesis of L.'s anti-AD properties, but further validation is recommended for a complete assessment.