Article: The Viral Hypothesis in Alzheimer's Disease: Novel Insights and Pathogen-Based Biomarkers.
Journal of personalized medicine
2020 Volume 10, Issue 3
Abstract: Early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and the identification of significant risk factors are necessary to better understand disease progression, and to develop intervention-based therapies prior to significant neurodegeneration. There is thus a ... ...
Abstract | Early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and the identification of significant risk factors are necessary to better understand disease progression, and to develop intervention-based therapies prior to significant neurodegeneration. There is thus a critical need to establish biomarkers which can predict the risk of developing AD before the onset of cognitive decline. A number of studies have indicated that exposure to various microbial pathogens can accelerate AD pathology. Additionally, several studies have indicated that amyloid-β possess antimicrobial properties and may act in response to infection as a part of the innate immune system. These findings have led some to speculate that certain types of infections may play a significant role in AD pathogenesis. In this review, we will provide an overview of studies which suggest pathogen involvement in AD. Additionally, we will discuss a number of pathogen-associated biomarkers which may be effective in establishing AD risk. Infections that increase the risk of AD represent a modifiable risk factor which can be treated with therapeutic intervention. Pathogen-based biomarkers may thus be a valuable tool for evaluating and decreasing AD risk across the population. |
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Language | English |
Publishing date | 2020-07-29 |
Publishing country | Switzerland |
Document type | Journal Article ; Review |
ZDB-ID | 2662248-8 |
ISSN | 2075-4426 |
ISSN | 2075-4426 |
DOI | 10.3390/jpm10030074 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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