Piracetam
Chemical Name: 2-Oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetamide
Biological Activity
Piracetam is a nootropic that displays cognitive enhancing properties. Proposed to enhance neurotransmission via modulation of ion flux; potentiates Na+ influx through AMPA receptors. Facilitates efficiency of cholinergic neurotransmission at muscarinic receptors.Technical Data
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Background References
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Piracetam. An overview of its pharmacological properties and a review of its therapeutic use in senile cognitive disorders.
Vernon and Sorkin
Drugs Aging., 1991;1:17 -
Piracetam and other structurally related nootropics.
Gouliaev and Senning
Brain Res.Brain Res.Rev., 1994;19:180 -
Piracetam: a review of pharmacological properties and clinical uses.
Winbald
CNS Drug Rev., 2005;11:169
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