Abstract
Alzheimer's disease is the fourth major cause of death in the developed world and is a major social and health care issue. Recent molecular genetic research has shed new light on the pathogenesis of this debilitating condition.
MeSH terms
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Alzheimer Disease / genetics*
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Alzheimer Disease / pathology
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Amyloid / genetics
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Amyloid beta-Peptides / genetics
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Amyloid beta-Protein Precursor / genetics
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Humans
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Molecular Biology
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Neurofibrillary Tangles / genetics
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Neurofibrillary Tangles / ultrastructure
Substances
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Amyloid
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Amyloid beta-Peptides
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Amyloid beta-Protein Precursor