Tobacco-derived compound prevents memory loss in Alzheimer's disease mice

University of South Florida (USF Health) Cotinine, a compound derived from tobacco, reduced plaques associated with dementia and prevented memory loss in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease, a study led by researchers at Bay Pines VA Healthcare System and the University of South Florida found.
The findings are reported online in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease in advance of print publication. Continued