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Brain cortical cholesterol metabolism is highly affected by human APP overexpression in mice.
Molecular and cellular neurosciences - 1 Jul 2016
Löffler Tina, Schweinzer Cornelia, Flunkert Stefanie, Sántha Miklós, Windisch Manfred, Steyrer Ernst, Hutter-Paier Birgit
Abstract excerpt
Processing of the amyloid precursor protein (APP) and amyloid beta (Aβ) has been for decades in the center of Alzheimer's disease (AD) research. Beside many other variables, lipids, especially cholesterol and its derivatives, are discussed to contribute to AD pathogenesis. Several studies show that cholesterol affects APP metabolism. Also the converse mechanism, the direct influence of Aβ on cholesterol...
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