The Chick as a Model for the Study of the Cellular Mechanisms and Potential Therapies for Alzheimer's Disease
Joint Authors
Rose, Steven
Mileusnic, Radmila
Source
International Journal of Alzheimer's Disease
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-07-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
While animal experiments have contributed much to our understanding of the mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease (AD), their value in predicting the effectiveness of treatment strategies in clinical trials has remained controversial.
The disparity between the results obtained in animal models and clinical trials may in part be explained by limitations of the models and species-specific differences.
We propose that one trial passive avoidance in the day-old chick is a useful system to study AD because of the close sequence homologies of chick and human amyloid precursor protein (APP).
In the chick, APP is essential for memory consolidation, and disrupting its synthesis or structure results in amnesia.
RER, a tripeptide sequence corresponding to part of the growth domain of APP, can restore memory loss and act as a cognitive enhancer.
We suggest that RER and its homologues may form the basis for potential pharmacological protection against memory loss in AD.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mileusnic, Radmila& Rose, Steven. 2010. The Chick as a Model for the Study of the Cellular Mechanisms and Potential Therapies for Alzheimer's Disease. International Journal of Alzheimer's Disease،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mileusnic, Radmila& Rose, Steven. The Chick as a Model for the Study of the Cellular Mechanisms and Potential Therapies for Alzheimer's Disease. International Journal of Alzheimer's Disease No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Mileusnic, Radmila& Rose, Steven. The Chick as a Model for the Study of the Cellular Mechanisms and Potential Therapies for Alzheimer's Disease. International Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-452359
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-452359