Neurohormonal signaling pathways and the regulation of Alzheimer β- amyloid precursor metabolism

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Abstract

Postmenopausal women on estrogen replacement appear to have their relative risk of developing Alzheimer's disease diminished by about one half. Because brain amyloid accumulation plays a key role in initiating Alzheimer's pathology, it is attractive to postulate that estrogen might modulate Alzheimer's risk by inhibiting amyloid accumulation. Data and cell biological models supporting such a scenario are reviewed here.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)273-279
Number of pages7
JournalTrends in Endocrinology and Metabolism
Volume10
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Sep 1999
Externally publishedYes

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