Abstract
The numerous advances in the understanding of the neurobiology of Alzheimers disease in the past 15 years have suggested many new potential targets for therapeutic intervention. This article gives a broad overview of the spectrum of targets for AD treatment, with particular emphasis on amyloid β-peptides and tau protein.
Keywords: Alzheimers Disease, Amyloid Plaques, Tau Phosphorylation Inhibitors, Tau Aggregation Blockers, GLIAL CELLS
Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry
Title: Alzheimers Disease: Targets For Drug Development
Volume: 2 Issue: 1
Author(s): Andrew J. Larner
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Keywords: Alzheimers Disease, Amyloid Plaques, Tau Phosphorylation Inhibitors, Tau Aggregation Blockers, GLIAL CELLS
Abstract: The numerous advances in the understanding of the neurobiology of Alzheimers disease in the past 15 years have suggested many new potential targets for therapeutic intervention. This article gives a broad overview of the spectrum of targets for AD treatment, with particular emphasis on amyloid β-peptides and tau protein.
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Larner J. Andrew, Alzheimers Disease: Targets For Drug Development, Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 2002; 2 (1) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1389557023406593
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1389557023406593 |
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