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Mitochondria-targeted small molecule SS31: a potential candidate for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
10 Feb 2017
Abstract excerpt
The objective of our study was to better understand the protective effects of the mitochondria-targeted tetra-peptide SS31 against amyloid beta (Aβ)-induced mitochondrial and synaptic toxicities in Alzheimer's disease (AD) progression. Using intraperitoneal injections, we administered SS31 to an AD mouse model (APP) over a period of 6 weeks, beginning when the APP mice were 12 months of age. We studied their...
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