Abstract:High levels of the neurotoxic beta-amyloid protein (Aβ) in patients with Alzheimer's disease present a significant therapeutic target, although the protein is unlikely to be the sole instigator of this condition. Aβ initiates cell receptor and synapse dysfunction, and causes mitochondrial damage within neurons. Neurotransmitters and various small molecular weight compounds ameliorate the effects of Aβ on cell membranes. This study uses a molecular modeling technique to compare the structures of Aβ 25-35 and co… Show more
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