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Role of Receptors in Relation to Plaques and Tangles in Alzheimer's Disease Pathology.

Authors :
Sharma K
Pradhan S
Duffy LK
Yeasmin S
Bhattarai N
Schulte MK
Source :
International journal of molecular sciences [Int J Mol Sci] 2021 Nov 30; Vol. 22 (23). Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Nov 30.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Despite the identification of Aβ plaques and NFTs as biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology, therapeutic interventions remain elusive, with neither an absolute prophylactic nor a curative medication available to impede the progression of AD presently available. Current approaches focus on symptomatic treatments to maintain AD patients' mental stability and behavioral symptoms by decreasing neuronal degeneration; however, the complexity of AD pathology requires a wide range of therapeutic approaches for both preventive and curative treatments. In this regard, this review summarizes the role of receptors as a potential target for treating AD and focuses on the path of major receptors which are responsible for AD progression. This review gives an overall idea centering on major receptors, their agonist and antagonist and future prospects of viral mimicry in AD pathology. This article aims to provide researchers and developers a comprehensive idea about the different receptors involved in AD pathogenesis that may lead to finding a new therapeutic strategy to treat AD.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1422-0067
Volume :
22
Issue :
23
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
International journal of molecular sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
34884789
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms222312987