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Impaired Innate Immunity Mechanisms in the Brain of Alzheimer's Disease.
International journal of molecular sciences - 8 Feb 2020
Romagnoli Martina, Porcellini Elisa, Carbone Ilaria, Veerhuis Robert, Licastro Federico
Abstract excerpt
Among environmental factors likely associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD), persistent virus infections, and age-related progressive decline of immune competence might play a pivotal role. However, AD antimicrobial brain immune responses are poorly investigated. The present study focused on genes involved in antimicrobial defenses, especially against virus infections, in the AD brain. In particular, mRNA levels...
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