Synaptic abnormalities in a Drosophila model of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is an age-related neurodegenerative disease characterized by memory loss and decreased synaptic function. Advances in transgenic animal models of AD have facilitated our understanding of this disorder, and have aided in the development, speed and efficiency of testing potent...

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Main Authors: Siddhita D. Mhatre, Vivek Satyasi, Mark Killen, Brie E. Paddock, Robert D. Moir, Aleister J. Saunders, Daniel R. Marenda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Company of Biologists 2014-03-01
Series:Disease Models & Mechanisms
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APP
NMJ
Online Access:http://dmm.biologists.org/content/7/3/373