Novel alkaloid medicine derived from Chinese moss, Huperzia serrata Multiple mechanisms of action

• Highly potent and selective reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
• Reduces glutamate-induced toxicity by antagonism of NMDA receptor
• Protects against induced oxidative stress
• Protects neurons and mitochondria against Aβ toxicity
• Decreases Aβ generation

Potential for both symptomatic relief and disease modification
Over 1,400 patients treated in clinical trials worldwide
Marketed as a pharmaceutical product in China for Alzheimer’s disease

“It’s as if this natural substance were ingeniously designed to fit into the exact spot where it will do the most good” (Journal of the American Medical Association; 2001)