One compound, known as CNB - 001, which was extracted from curcumin, the active component in the spice turmeric, was highly neuroprotective in all of the assays; as well as enhancing
memory in normal animals.
And when researchers experimentally increased deltaFosB levels
in normal mice, calbindin expression was suppressed and the
animals»
memory deteriorated, demonstrating that deltaFosB and calbindin are key regulators of
memory.
In another experiment, the researchers tested whether the animals» inability to form social memories might have to do with deficits in olfaction (sense of smell), which is crucial for normal social interactio
In another experiment, the researchers tested whether the
animals» inability to form social
memories might have to do with deficits
in olfaction (sense of smell), which is crucial for normal social interactio
in olfaction (sense of smell), which is crucial for
normal social interaction.