Inhibition of Amyloid Precursor Protein Processing Leads to Downregulation of Apoptotic Genes in Alzheimer's Disease Animal Models.

Conclusion: A therapy that is capable of reducing not only the direct hallmarks of AD but also the components that lead to neuronal apoptosis might have neuroprotective potential in AD treatment. © 2013 S. Karger AG, Basel. PMID: 23942195 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Neuro-Degenerative Diseases - August 7, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Rabinovich-Nikitin I, Solomon B Tags: Neurodegener Dis Source Type: research

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