Abelmoschus esculentus subfractions attenuate beta amyloid-induced neuron apoptosis by regulating DPP-4 with improving insulin resistance signals.

The association of Alzheimer disease (AD) and Diabetes (DM) is less clear. Accumulation of beta amyloid (Aβ) and presence of hyperphosphorylated tau (p-tau) are hallmarks of AD, spreading in the region where insulin receptors are also found. Aβ exerts neuron toxicity, and could disturb insulin signa...

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Main Authors: Chien-Ning Huang, Chau-Jong Wang, Chih-Li Lin, An-Ting Yen, Hsin-Hua Li, Chiung-Huei Peng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2019-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0217400