Abstract
An increase in the size of the amyloid β-peptide (Aβ versus Aβ40) may be a key factor in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. By altering the activities of enzymes involved in the metabolism of cholesterol and sphingomyelin, an increase in the Aβ42:Aβ40 ratio may cause dysfunction and death of neurons.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1045-1047 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Nature Cell Biology |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| DOIs |
|
| State | Published - Nov 2005 |
| Externally published | Yes |