1Chapter 7 Does Ginkgo biloba Extract Exert an Effect on Alzheimer’s Disease Progression

Research into Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has seen spectacular developments over the last few years. Most of the molecular events involved in the onset of the disease have been identied. The so-called amyloid cascade theory provides a unied picture that appears convincing despite some uncertainties and disputed areas. It provides a direct path to therapeutic projects to target the cause of the

17.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 243 17.2 Ginkgo biloba and Ginkgo biloba Extract ............................................................................244 17.3 The Effects of Ginkgo biloba Extract ...................................................................................245