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Mitochondrial dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease: Role in pathogenesis and novel therapeutic opportunities

British Journal of Pharmacology, ISSN: 1476-5381, Vol: 176, Issue: 18, Page: 3489-3507
2019
  • 319
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    Usage
  • 348
    Captures
  • 2
    Mentions
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  • Citations
    319
  • Captures
    348
  • Mentions
    2
    • Blog Mentions
      1
      • 1
    • News Mentions
      1
      • 1

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Mitochondrial dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease: Role in pathogenesis and novel therapeutic opportunities.

Br J Pharmacol. 2019 Jan 24; Authors: Perez Ortiz JM, Swerdlow RH PubMed: 30675901 Submit Comment

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Dysfunction of cell bioenergetics is a common feature of neurodegenerative diseases, the most common of which is Alzheimer's disease (AD). Disrupted energy utilization implicates mitochondria at its nexus. This review summarizes some of the evidence that points to faulty mitochondrial function in AD and highlights past and current therapeutic development efforts. Classical neuropathological hallmarks of disease (β-amyloid and τ) and sporadic AD risk genes (APOE) may trigger mitochondrial disturbance, yet mitochondrial dysfunction may incite pathology. Preclinical and clinical efforts have overwhelmingly centred on the amyloid pathway, but clinical trials have yet to reveal clear-cut benefits. AD therapies aimed at mitochondrial dysfunction are few and concentrate on reversing oxidative stress and cell death pathways. Novel research efforts aimed at boosting mitochondrial and bioenergetic function offer an alternative treatment strategy. Enhancing cell bioenergetics in preclinical models may yield widespread favourable effects that could benefit persons with AD. Linked Articles: This article is part of a themed section on Therapeutics for Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease: New Directions for Precision Medicine. To view the other articles in this section visit http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/bph.v176.18/issuetoc.

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