A proposed new strategy of immunotherapy for Alzheimer's disease.
Current data on the involvement of the immunological system in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) are discussed, and results of immunotherapy for the disease are provided. Hypotheses on immune aging as a risk factor for AD, and a suggested new treatment strategy, are presented and discussed.
Gasiorowski
K
K
Medical University, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Wrocław, Poland.
Leszek
J
J
D000375:Aging / Q000276:immunology; D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007107:Immune System / Q000503:physiopathology*; D007165:Immunosuppression Therapy; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018448:Models, Immunological; D009457:Neuroglia / Q000378:metabolism
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents