[Molecular and clinical aspects of the effect of cytidyndiphosphocholine on cognitive functions]

OBJECTIVE

Systematization of the array of publications on cytidyldiphosphocholine (CDP-choline).

MATERIAL AND METHODS

Systematic computer analysis of all currently available publications on CDP-choline (1750 publications in PUBMED) using the topological theory of big data analysis.

RESULTS

CDP-choline is essential for acetylcholine biosynthesis, phospholipid metabolism, and DNA methylation. The article describes the effects of CDP-choline on acetylcholinergic and other types of neurotransmission, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective and neurotrophic effects of CDP-choline. Also, the paper presents the effects of the molecule on lipid metabolism and gene expression within the post-genomic paradigm (in particular, an increase in the expression of nicotinic and muscarinic acetylcholine receptors). The results of fundamental and clinical studies of CDP-choline in the treatment of cognitive impairments associated with cerebral ischemia and neurodegeneration are presented.

CONCLUSION

The pharmacological effects of CDP-choline are mediated through multiple molecular mechanisms that contribute to the nootropic action of this molecule.

[The use of neipilept in treatment of asthenic syndrome]

AIM

To assess the efficacy of neipilept in treatment of asthenic syndrome.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

Two groups of patients, aged from 30 to 40 years, with functional asthenia were examined. Patients were divided into main (n=40) and control (n=15) groups. In 22% men and 56% women, the disease was precipitated by emotional stress, in 46 and 38% by physical and stressful work conditions. Both groups received standard treatment. Patients of the main group received additionally neipilept in solution (500 mg daily) during 30 days. General physical and neurological examinations and psychometric assessment were performed.

RESULTS AND CONCLUSION

A significant reduction of asthenic symptoms, an increase in self-rated physical and mental functioning, a decrease in symptoms of cognitive dysfunction, anxiety and depression were observed in the main group compared to the control one. The positive changes in neuropsychological status improved quality of life and psychological adaptation in patients with functional asthenia exposed to chronic stress, physical and psychoemotional overstrain.