EXAMINING PERIPHERAL GLUCOSE TOLERANCE IN THE 3xTg MOUSE MODEL OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by beta-amyloid (Abeta) deposition, neurofibrillary tangles and cognitive decline. Clinical data suggest that diabetes may be a risk factor for AD and several studies have linked pro-diabetic diets with an acceler...

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Main Author: Macklin, Lauren Nicole
Format: Others
Published: OpenSIUC 2011
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Online Access:https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/theses/599
https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1606&context=theses