THE ROLE OF AMYLOID BETA-PROTEIN IN ALZHEIMER-DISEASE

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REGLAND, B [1 ]
GOTTFRIES, CG [1 ]
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[1] MOLNDAL CTY HOSP,DEPT NEUROCHEM,S-43180 MOLNDAL,SWEDEN
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10.1016/0140-6736(92)91780-C
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
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Deposition of amyloid beta-protein in the brain has been regarded as the central event in Alzheimer's disease; however, amyloid beta-protein precursor is an endogenous protein, probably with neurotrophic functions. An alternative hypothesis is that amyloid beta-protein is involved in the disease process secondarily, as a protective reactant when brain cells are injured. Insufficiency of amyloid beta-protein precursor, whether because of a genetic defect or in relation to the action of environmental factors, then allows development of Alzheimer changes.
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