Possible Role of Dynorphins in Alzheimer's Disease and Age-Related Cognitive Deficits.

Conclusions: These results suggest that elevated dynorphin expression occurring during aging and AD may mediate cognitive deficits by altering the glutamatergic system integrity. © 2013 S. Karger AG, Basel. PMID: 23970097 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Neuro-Degenerative Diseases - August 22, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Ménard C, Herzog H, Schwarzer C, Quirion R Tags: Neurodegener Dis Source Type: research

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