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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

Amyloid by default.

Journal:
Nature neuroscience
Year:
2011
Authors:
Walker, Lary C & Jucker, Mathias
Species:
rodent

Abstract

The sustained metabolic activation of the brain’s default-mode network is thought to render the system vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease. Recent results with transgenic mice support this view by linking neuronal activity to interstitial fluid amyloid-β levels and the development of amyloid-β plaques.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21613991/