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Alzheimer's disease sends the wrong signals – a perspective

Alzheimer's disease sends the wrong signals – a perspective Familial Alzheimer's disease mutations in presenilin and the amyloid precursor protein (APP) are thought to cause Alzheimer's disease (AD) neurodegeneration by increasing production and aggregation of amyloid beta (Aβ). However, presenilin has functions that are distinct from its role in the γ-secretase complex, while APP has signaling functions that transcend its role as the source of Aβ. Three recent papers highlight the potential importance of presenilin and APP signaling in the etiology of AD. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Amyloid: Journal of Protein Folding Disorders Taylor & Francis

Alzheimer's disease sends the wrong signals – a perspective

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Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Copyright
© 2008 Informa UK Ltd All rights reserved: reproduction in whole or part not permitted
ISSN
1744-2818
eISSN
1350-6129
DOI
10.1080/13506120701814608
pmid
18266116
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Abstract

Familial Alzheimer's disease mutations in presenilin and the amyloid precursor protein (APP) are thought to cause Alzheimer's disease (AD) neurodegeneration by increasing production and aggregation of amyloid beta (Aβ). However, presenilin has functions that are distinct from its role in the γ-secretase complex, while APP has signaling functions that transcend its role as the source of Aβ. Three recent papers highlight the potential importance of presenilin and APP signaling in the etiology of AD.

Journal

Amyloid: Journal of Protein Folding DisordersTaylor & Francis

Published: Jan 1, 2008

Keywords: Alzheimer's disease; signaling; presenilin; amyloid precursor protein

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