Moyamoya disease: A human model for chronic hypoperfusion and intervention in Alzheimer's disease

Autor: Xiang Zou, Yifan Yuan, Yujun Liao, Conglin Jiang, Fan Zhao, Ding Ding, Yuxiang Gu, Liang Chen, Ying‐Hua Chu, Yi‐Cheng Hsu, Patrick Alexander Liebig, Bin Xu, Ying Mao
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions, Vol 8, Iss 1, Pp n/a-n/a (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2352-8737
DOI: 10.1002/trc2.12285
Popis: Abstract Introduction Chronic cerebral hypoperfusion has been considered the etiology for sporadic Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, no valid clinical evidence exists due to the similar risk factors between cerebrovascular disease and AD. Methods We used moyamoya disease (MMD) as a model of chronic hypoperfusion and cognitive impairment, without other etiology interference. Results Based on the previous reports and preliminary findings, we hypothesized that chronic cerebral hypoperfusion could be an independent upstream crucial variable, resulting in AD, and induce pathological hallmarks such as amyloid beta peptide and hyperphosphorylated tau accumulation. Discussion Timely intervention with revascularisation would help reverse the brain damage with AD hallmarks and lead to cognitive improvement.
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