Alzheimer's disease and infectious causes the theory and evidence

"With the recent discovery that amyloid beta protein, the cause of plaques in Alzheimer's disease, is an antimicrobial peptide produced in response to infection, many researchers are focusing on the role infection plays in the development of Alzheimer's disease. Brain studies have als...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Moore, Elaine A., 1948- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Jefferson, North Carolina McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers [2020]
Colección:McFarland health topics.
Temas:
Alzheimer's disease > Etiology.
Alzheimer's disease > Risk factors.
Infection > Complications.
Alzheimer Disease > prevention & control
Alzheimer Disease > etiology
Maladie d'Alzheimer > Étiologie.
Maladie d'Alzheimer > Facteurs de risque.
Infection > Complications et séquelles.
Alzheimer's disease > Etiology
Infection > Complications
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • One. The Mystery of the Mind and Consciousness
  • Two. Infection as a Primary Cause
  • Three. Microorganisms and the Microbiome
  • Four. The Immune System, Neurodegeneration and the ­Blood-Brain Barrier
  • Five. Stages and Pathology of the Disease
  • Six. Herpes Viruses
  • Seven. Other Associated Viruses and the Prion Connection
  • Eight. Bacterial Infections
  • Nine. Fungal and Protozoan Infections
  • Ten. Risk Factors
  • Eleven. Genetic Influences
  • Twelve. Risk Reduction and Therapies
  • Bibliography
  • Index

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