Redox metals in Alzheimer's disease.

Publication/Presentation Date

3-1-2004

Abstract

Redox metals in the brain play many important roles in maintenance of cellular function. The maintenance of their homeostasis is of paramount importance to a number of diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis. Iron, copper, and zinc are metals of special interest in the pathogenesis of these disorders. This review will focus primarily on iron.

Volume

1012

First Page

171

Last Page

178

ISSN

0077-8923

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

15105264

Department(s)

Department of Medicine

Document Type

Article

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