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Alzheimer's disease, metal ions and metal homeostatic therapy

Zatta, Paolo, Drago, Denise, Bolognin, Silvia, Sensi, Stefano L.·2009·Trends in Pharmacological Sciences

Abstract

Mounting evidences support the idea that endogenous 'biometals', such as copper, iron, zinc and exogenous ones such as aluminum, can be involved as factors or cofactors in the etiopathogenesis of a variety of neurodegenerative diseases. Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a multifactorial neurodegenerative condition associated with pathological accumulation of amyloid plaques and with the appearance of deposit of neurofibrillary tangles. In AD, the process of beta-amyloid (Abeta) misfolding and plaque aggregation is greatly influenced by alterations in the homeostasis of the aforementioned metal ions. Here, we discuss the most recent evidences that associate metal ion dyshomeostasis with the development of AD. As for aluminum, a role for this ion in AD pathogenesis is still controversial. Thus, here, we also critically review new findings that argue for and against the 'aluminum hypothesis'. Finally, it is discussed how therapeutic strategies aimed at restoring metal homeostasis can delay and modify the progression of AD-related neurodegeneration.

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Authors
Zatta, P., Drago, D., Bolognin, S., & Sensi, S. L.
Affiliations
  • University of Padua (IT)
  • University of California, Irvine (US)
Corresponding author
  • Zatta, Paolo
  • Sensi, Stefano L.
Venue
Trends in Pharmacological Sciences
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2009-07
Volume
30
Issue
7
Pages
346-355
ISSN
0165-6147 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2025615265
Cited by
369
References
118
Citations by year
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FWCI
3.72
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Trends in Pharmacological Sciences (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Alzheimer's disease research and treatments
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Trace Elements in Health
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
Keywords
Alzheimer's disease, metal ions, metal homeostasis, copper, iron, zinc, aluminum, amyloid plaques, neurofibrillary tangles, neurodegeneration
MeSH terms
Alzheimer Disease, Animals, Homeostasis, Humans, Clioquinol, Metals, Plaque, Amyloid

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