Lipid peroxidation and Alzheimer’s disease: Key role of Amyloid-β

Increased lipid peroxidation and elevated oxidative stress represent well-established characteristics of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Amyloid-β (Aβ) peptide, a major component of amyloid plaques, can strongly influence oxidative processes. In aggregated form, Aβ has prooxidative properties, whereas in...

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Main Author: Kontush Anatol
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2006-01-01
Series:Oléagineux, Corps gras, Lipides
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/ocl.2006.2222