Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease that robs the minds of our elderly population. Approximately one in every eight adults over the age of 65 and nearly half of those over 85 are afflicted with this disease. The aging population in developed societies will impose an ever increasi...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Lau, Lit-Fui (Editor), Brodney, Michael A. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2008, 2008
Edition:1st ed. 2008
Series:Topics in Medicinal Chemistry
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Therapeutic Approaches for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease: An Overview
  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors
  • Beyond Cholesterol: Statin Benefits in Alzheimer's Disease
  • PPAR? Agonists for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease
  • Metal Complexing Agents for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease
  • GSK-3 Inhibitors for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease