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Natural Product : BM, Bacopa monnieri
Bacopa monnieri (also known as Brahmi) is a traditional Ayurvedic herb best known for its cognitive and neuroprotective effects, but it has also been studied for anti-cancer properties.
Key Active Compounds
Bacosides (especially bacoside A and B)
Brahmin
Hersaponin
Betulinic acid
Steroidal saponins
AD Pathways:
↓ Aβ accumulation
↓ Tau hyperphosphorylation
↓ Pro-inflammatory cytokines (e.g., IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-6)
↑ Acetylcholine levels Inhibits AChE,
Strong antioxidant activity ↓ ROS, ↑ SOD, ↑ catalase, and ↑ GSH levels.
Potential Anticancer Mechanisms
Reduces oxidative stress
Inhibits NF-κB and COX-2
Anti-angiogenic
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