Neuro-degenerative diseases

Cell Cleanup Process in Alzheimer's Disease: How It Works, Current Treatments, and Future Directions

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Abstract

Dysregulation of autophagy may contribute to the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease.

  • Alzheimer's disease is characterized by the accumulation of amyloid beta plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain.
  • Autophagy is involved in the degradation and recycling of cellular components.
  • Recent findings suggest that impaired autophagy could influence the metabolism of amyloid beta and tau proteins.
  • Current therapeutic strategies are being evaluated for their potential to modulate autophagic pathways in Alzheimer's disease.

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