Basal nucleus of Meynert
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AlsoThe basal nucleus of Meynert (also known as the nucleus basal is of Meynert. It is) is formed of group of cells that lies in the substantia innominata. It is rich in acetylcholine and its degeneration has been correlated to Alzheimer diseases disease.
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ItIt lies anterior to the anterior commissure.
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Cholinesterase inhibitors (Aricept) ; The primary treatment in Alzheimer disease is targeted to decrease the destruction of acetycholine and in turns increase its level , it functions as the degenerated basal nucleus of Meynert.
-<p>Also known as the nucleus basal is of Meynert. It is formed of group of cells that lies in the substantia innominata . It is rich in acetylcholine and its degeneration has been correlated to Alzheimer diseases . </p><p>Land marks</p><ul><li>It lies anterior to the anterior commissure . </li></ul><p> </p><p>Clinical significance </p><ul><li>Cholinesterase inhibitors (Aricept) ; The primary treatment in Alzheimer disease is targeted to decrease the destruction of acetycholine and in turns increase its level , it functions as the degenerated basal nucleus of Meynert. </li></ul>- +<p>The<strong> basal nucleus of Meynert</strong> (also known as the <strong>nucleus basal of Meynert</strong>) is formed of group of cells that lies in the <a title="substantia innominata" href="/articles/substantia-innominata">substantia innominata</a>. It is rich in acetylcholine and its degeneration has been correlated to <a title="Alzheimer disease" href="/articles/alzheimers-disease">Alzheimer disease</a>. It lies anterior to the <a title="anterior commissure" href="/articles/anterior-commissure">anterior commissure</a>. </p>
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