Abstract
Alzheimer's disease remains a major therapeutic challenge despite a massive research effort over the past two decades. Applying quantitative mechanistic approaches to understanding the quantities and rates of Aβ amyloid production, accumulation and clearance may provide novel and more rigorous insights into developing rational therapeutic strategies.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | The Molecular and Cellular Basis of Neurodegenerative Diseases |
Subtitle of host publication | Underlying Mechanisms |
Editors | Michael S. Wolfe |
Place of Publication | London, UK |
Publisher | Academic Press |
Chapter | 3 |
Pages | 57-79 |
Number of pages | 23 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128113059 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780128113042 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Accumulation, and clearance
- Alzheimer's disease
- Aβ-amyloid
- Rates of production