Year: 2006
Type: article
Abstract: Emerging research indicates that the pathological basis of Alzheimer’s disease maybe inflammatory in origin, possibly mediated through the pro-inflammatory cytokine, interleukin-1beta. Statins are a class of drugs which reduce circulating lipid levels. There is also evidence that they may have anti-inflammatory properties. This review assesses new evidence that statin therapy may have a role in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
Source: Trinity Student Medical Journal
Author: O’Connell, Florence
Language: English
Subfield: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
Field: Neuroscience
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W3159308397