Unlocking the Door to Neuronal Woes in Alzheimer’s Disease: Aβ and Mitochondrial Permeability Transition Pore
Mitochondrial dysfunction occurs early in the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Amyloid-β peptide has deleterious effects on mitochondrial function and contributes to energy failure, respiratory chain impairment, neuronal apoptosis, and generation of reactive oxygen species in Alzheimer’s disease....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2010-06-01
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Series: | Pharmaceuticals |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/3/6/1936/ |