Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease associated with human aging.
Ten percent of individuals over 65 years have AD and its prevalence continues to rise with …

Astrocytes are the largest group of glial cells in the brain and participate in several essential
functions of the central nervous system (CNS). Disruption of their normal physiological …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease with high morbidity and mortality,
for which there is no available cure. Currently, it is generally believed that AD is a disease …

Alzheimer's disease (AD), a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by
impairments of cognitive function as a result of synaptic deficits and neuronal loss, is …

Human Islet amyloid polypeptide (hIAPP) from pancreatic β cells in the islet of Langerhans
has different physiological functions including inhibiting the release of insulin and glucagon …

It is well-known that the health properties attributed to several fruits, herbs, seeds and their
processed foods/beverages are due to an important group of natural polyphenols classified …

Nature is a vast source of bioactive molecules and has provided an active and efficient
reservoir for drug discovery. Among natural compounds, one of the most promising is …

Background Helicobacter pylori has changed radically gastroenterologic world, offering a
new concept in patients' management. Over time, more medical data gave rise to diverse …

Background Microglia-mediated neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's disease (AD) is not only a
response to pathophysiological events, but also plays a causative role in …

Defective degradation and clearance of amyloid-β as well as inflammation per se are crucial
players in the pathology of Alzheimer's disease (AD). A defective transport across the blood …