Abstract
The Aβ peptide has been identified as central to the onset and development of Alzheimers disease (AD) and several hypotheses about toxicity involving Aβ peptides have been proposed including mechanisms of oxidative stress and disruption of calcium homeostasis. The biology, structure and physical properties of Aβ peptides are discussed, as well as existing therapeutics and future strategies for the treatment of AD.
Keywords: amyloid, peptide, alzheimers disease, structure, therapeutic
Protein & Peptide Letters
Title: The Role of Aβ Peptides in Alzheimers Disease
Volume: 12 Issue: 6
Author(s): Anna K. Tickler, John D. Wade and Frances Separovic
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Keywords: amyloid, peptide, alzheimers disease, structure, therapeutic
Abstract: The Aβ peptide has been identified as central to the onset and development of Alzheimers disease (AD) and several hypotheses about toxicity involving Aβ peptides have been proposed including mechanisms of oxidative stress and disruption of calcium homeostasis. The biology, structure and physical properties of Aβ peptides are discussed, as well as existing therapeutics and future strategies for the treatment of AD.
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Tickler K. Anna, Wade D. John and Separovic Frances, The Role of Aβ Peptides in Alzheimers Disease, Protein & Peptide Letters 2005; 12 (6) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/0929866054395905
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/0929866054395905 |
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