Amyloid β-Peptide [1-42]-Associated Free Radical-Induced Oxidative Stress And Neurodegeneration in Alzheimers Disease Brain: Mechanisms and Consequences

Title: Amyloid β-Peptide [1-42]-Associated Free Radical-Induced Oxidative Stress And Neurodegeneration in Alzheimers Disease Brain: Mechanisms and Consequences

Volume: 10 Issue: 24

Author(s): D. Allan Butterfield

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Keywords: amyloid b-peptide, oxidative stress, neurodegeneration, protein oxidation, lipid peroxidation, free radicals, proteomics

Abstract: In addition to synapse loss, neurofibrillary tangles, and neurodegeneration, oxidative stress and amyloid β-peptide [Aβ] deposition are hallmarks of Alzheimers disease [AD] brain. Our laboratory coupled these two characteristics of AD into a comprehensive model to account for the synapse loss and neurodegeneration in AD brain. This model combines much of the extant studies on AD and is based on oxidative stress associated with amyloid β-peptide. This review presents evidence in support of this model and provides insight into the molecular basis of this devastating dementing disorder.

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Butterfield Allan D., Amyloid β-Peptide [1-42]-Associated Free Radical-Induced Oxidative Stress And Neurodegeneration in Alzheimers Disease Brain: Mechanisms and Consequences, Current Medicinal Chemistry 2003; 10 (24) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/0929867033456422