Aditya Singh, Vaseem Ahamad Ansari, Tarique Mahmood, Syed Misbahul Hasan, Rufaida Wasim, Shubhrat Maheshwari, Juber Akhtar, Suvaiv Sheikh, Vishal Kumar Vishwakarma
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a widespread neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive memory and cognitive decline, posing a formidable public health challenge. This review explores the intricate interplay between two pivotal players in AD pathogenesis: β-amyloid (Aβ) and tau protein. While the amyloid cascade theory has long dominated AD research, recent developments have ignited debates about its centrality. Aβ plaques and tau NFTs are hallmark pathologies in AD. Aducanumab and lecanemab, monoclonal antibodies targeting Aβ, have been approved, albeit amidst controversy, raising questions about the therapeutic efficacy of Aβ-focused interventions...
February 13, 2024: Hormone and Metabolic Research