Citicoline: An Intermediate in the Biosynthesis of Cell Membrane Phospholipids Acting as a Neuroprotective Agent
Citicoline (cytidine 5'-diphosphocholine, CDP-choline) is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of cell membrane phospholipids. Therefore, citicoline can activate the biosynthesis of phospholipids in the neuronal membrane, increase cerebral metabolism and increase the level of various neurotransmitters, such as acetylcholine [
A0084 (chloride)] and dopamine [
A0305 (hydrochloride)]. Citicoline has shown beneficial effects in various central nervous system (CNS) injury models and neurodegenerative diseases, such as stroke, brain trauma, and Parkinson's disease. (The product is for research purpose only.)