2020
DOI: 10.1002/alz.046964
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The impact of the intestinal microbiome on microglial inflammation

Abstract: Background Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder associated with aging. While genetics have been shown to be important in the development of AD, environmental and lifestyle factors contribute significantly to the development and progression of AD. It is proposed that microglial inflammation leads to neuronal dysfunction in the brain and may be a driving factor promoting the development of AD. Although microglial inflammation increases with age, there are a number of lifestyle fac… Show more

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