2001
Beta-amyloid Peptide Can Disrupt Brain Signals in Alzheimer's Disease
NIEHS scientists discovered that beta-amyloid peptide, found in patients with Alzheimer's disease, can disrupt brain signals that may contribute to the memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Tags: alzheimer's, brain, peptide
Citation:
Pettit DL, Shao Z, Yakel JL. 2001. Beta-amyloid(1-42) peptide directly modulates nicotinic receptors in the rat hippocampal slice. J Neurosci 21(1):RC120. [Abstract] [Full Text]
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