Uridine

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Also known as:  Riboside

 

Description

Uridine is a type of Nucleoside present in all living cells.

 

Therapeutic Uses of Uridine

Nervous System

 Uridine may be useful for the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease.  [1]

 Uridine may stimulate the outgrowth of Axons.  [2]

 Uridine may alleviate Depression.  [3]

 Uridine may be useful for the treatment of Huntington's Disease.  [4]

 Uridine may improve Memory (due to its role in the synthesis of Ribonucleic Acid (RNA)).  [5]

 Uridine may be useful for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease.  [6]

 

Respiratory System

 Uridine may be useful for the treatment of Asthma.  [7]

 

Uridine may Enhance the Function of these Substances

Growth Factors

 Uridine may enhance the function of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF).  [8]

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