title: [Ginkgo Biloba as a cognitive enhancer].
abstract: Ginkgo Biloba preparations exhibit nootropic activity in the absence of side effects, which is confirmed by numerous experimental observations and clinical results. The neuroprotector effect of these drugs is based on the antitoxicant action, antioxidant properties, and the ability to normalize the neuromediator and energy transfer mechanisms in cerebral neurons. In this review, recent data on the influence of various Ginkgo Biloba preparations on the cognitive functions in animals and humans and neurochemical mechanisms of the nootropic effect are summarized.
authors.forename: E B
authors.initials: EB
authors.lastname: Arushanian
authors.forename: E V
authors.initials: EV
authors.lastname: Beĭer
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000975:Antioxidants / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*; D020441:Ginkgo biloba / Q000737:chemistry*; D006801:Humans; D018697:Nootropic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000975:Antioxidants; D018697:Nootropic Agents; D010936:Plant Extracts