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Abstract
Although multiple studies have suggested a role for alterations of zinc (Zn) and zinc transport (ZnT) proteins in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease, the exact role of this essential trace element in the progression of the disease remains unclear. The following review discusses the normal role of Zn and ZnT proteins in brain and the potential effects of their alteration in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease, particularly in the processing of the amyloid-beta protein precursor and amyloid-beta peptide generation and aggregation.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19276540 PMCID: PMC2881701 DOI: 10.3233/JAD-2009-0992
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Alzheimers Dis ISSN: 1387-2877 Impact factor: 4.472