Cognitive Enhancement
P21
CNTF-derived peptide; P021
Classification: CNTF-derived peptide (neurotrophic mimetic)
Mechanism: Mimics CNTF effect on BDNF signaling; promotes neurogenesis
Benefits: BDNF/neurogenesis; synaptic plasticity; memory; Alzheimer's models
Evidence tier: Preclinical · Availability: Research
Primary sources
- Kazim SF et al. Disease-modifying effect of chronic oral treatment with a CNTF-derived neurotrophic peptide (P021) in a triple transgenic Alzheimer's mouse model. Neurobiol Dis 2014. PMID 25046994
- Note: Preclinical evidence only — no published human clinical trials. Cited paper describes in-vitro or animal-model mechanism.
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