Search for dissertations about: "Kina Höglund"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Kina Höglund.

2. 1. Statin treatment and beta-Amyloid Production in Patients with Alzheimer s Disease

   Author : Kina Höglund; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : Alzheimer s disease; amyloid precursor protein; beta-amyloid; cholesterol; statins; CSF;

   Abstract : Alzheimer s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder pathologically characterized by neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques. According to the amyloid cascade hypothesis, the increased production of beta-amyloid (Abeta), derived form the amyloid precursor protein (APP), and its aggregation into plaques are key pathological events, driving neurodegeneration in AD. READ MORE