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Newest in this topic

  1. Critical Appraisal of Amyloid Lowering Agents in AD 2021-06-10
  2. Lowering beta-amyloid levels rescues learning and memory in a Down syndrome mouse model 2010-06-03

Studies

2 studies carry this tag.

Date range

2010 to 2021

Top journals

  • Current neurology and neuroscience reports 1
  • PloS one 1

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  1. Critical Appraisal of Amyloid Lowering Agents in AD

    ✓ Peer-reviewed alzhub usefulness score 43 out of 100. Current neurology and neuroscience reports 2021-06-10 Treatments

    According to the amyloid cascade hypothesis, removing amyloid beta (Aβ) should cure Alzheimer's disease (AD).

  2. Lowering beta-amyloid levels rescues learning and memory in a Down syndrome mouse model

    ✓ Peer-reviewed alzhub usefulness score 40 out of 100. PloS one 2010-06-03 Treatments

    beta-amyloid levels are elevated in Down syndrome (DS) patients throughout life and are believed to cause Alzheimer's disease (AD) in adult members of this population.

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