Other Names: CDP-Choline Sodium, Cytidine Diphosphate Choline Sodium, Choline Cytidine 5'-Pyrophosphate Sodium Salt
CAS Number: 33818-15-4
Molecular Formula: C14H25N4NaO11P2
Molecular Weight: 510.32 g/mol
Pharmacological Actions:
Citicoline Sodium is a nootropic and psychostimulant compound that has several pharmacological effects:
Neuroprotective effects: Citicoline helps in protecting the neuronal structures and functions by stabilizing the cell membranes and reducing the neuronal death rate.
Enhancement of neurotransmitter synthesis: It stimulates the synthesis of acetylcholine and other essential neurotransmitters, which are vital for brain function.
Improvement in cognitive functions: Clinical studies suggest that Citicoline can improve memory, attention, and other cognitive functions.
Increase in cerebral blood flow: It has the potential to enhance cerebral blood flow, thereby providing better oxygenation to the brain and improving brain metabolism.
Anti-inflammatory properties: Citicoline has been reported to have anti-inflammatory effects, which could contribute to its neuroprotective actions.
Phospholipid metabolism: Citicoline is involved in the biosynthesis of brain phospholipids, which are crucial for repairing damaged cell membranes.
