Globally, dementia is a health challenge with remarkable
socio-economic implications. In spite of advances in conventional
treatment, there is an urgent need for more accessible, effective, and
safer therapeutic options. Bioresources—including microbial
metabolites, medicinal plants, and marine-derived compounds—offer a
promising avenue for dementia treatment and management. Phytochemicals
like terpenoids, flavonoids, and alkaloids have shown neuroprotective
properties, like anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, and
cholinesterase-inhibitory effects. An overview of the potential of
various bioresources in dementia treatment and management is discussed
in this book. However, the translation of bioresource-based therapies
into clinical practice faces several obstacles. Limitations are
variability in low bioavailability, concentrations of bioactive
compounds, problems with regulations, and the need for rigorous
clinical validation. Surmounting these obstacles entails advanced
biotechnological approaches, interdisciplinary collaboration, and
supportive policy frameworks. This book explores the potential of
bioresources in dementia management, focusing on their mechanisms of
action and key prospects and addressing the critical obstacles that
must be navigated to harness their full therapeutic potentials. Key
Features: • Discusses pathophysiology and prevalence of dementia as
well as the significance of the applications of diverse bioresources
for managing and treating dementia • Highlights the application of
medicinal plants, phytochemicals, microbial products, and
marine-derived bioproducts for the management and treatment of
dementia, with emphasis on their mechanisms of action • Discusses
challenges, considerations, and future directions on the use of
bioresources for managing and treating dementia This book is ideal for
clinicians, biotechnologists, biomedical scientists, dementia
caregivers, researchers, and academicians.
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Prospects and Challenges
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781040833049
Publisert
2025
Utgave
1. utgave
Utgiver
Taylor & Francis
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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