Current approaches to the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's disease is associated with multiple neurotransmitter deficits, most importantly in the cholinergic system. There are also other pathological processes. Strategies to combat these are discussed.
Wilcock
G K
GK
Department of Care of the Elderly, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol.
D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology; D000682:Amyloid / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D016874:Neurofibrillary Tangles / Q000473:pathology; D009462:Neurology / Q000639:trends*; D018696:Neuroprotective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000172:deficiency
D000682:Amyloid; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D018696:Neuroprotective Agents; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents