Work

Sweet Mitochondria: A Shortcut to Alzheimer’s Disease

Year: 2018

Type: review

Abstract: A growing body of evidence supports a clear association between Alzheimer's disease and diabetes and several mechanistic links have been revealed. This paper is mainly devoted to the discussion of the role of diabetes-associated mitochondrial defects in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. The research experience and views of the author on this subject will be highlighted.

Source: Journal of Alzheimer s Disease

DOI: 10.3233/jad-170931

Author: Paula I. Moreira

Institutions: Centro de Neurociências e Biologia Celular, University of Coimbra

Language: English

Topic: Alzheimer's disease research and treatments

Subfield: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: Programa Operacional Regional do Centro, Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, European Regional Development Fund