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Neuroinflammation and related neuropathologies in APPSL mice: further value of this in vivo model of Alzheimer's disease.
Journal of neuroinflammation - 1 May 2014
Löffler Tina, Flunkert Stefanie, Havas Daniel, Schweinzer Cornelia, Uger Marni, Windisch Manfred, Steyrer Ernst, Hutter-Paier Birgit
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BACKGROUND: Beyond cognitive decline, Alzheimer's disease (AD) is characterized by numerous neuropathological changes in the brain. Although animal models generally do not fully reflect the broad spectrum of disease-specific alterations, the APPSL mouse model is well known to display early plaque formation and to exhibit spatial learning and memory deficits. However, important neuropathological features, such as...
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