Alzheimers Flashcards
1
Q
Alzheimer’s account for what percentage of dementia cases?
A
~65%
2
Q
What structures in the brain are indicative of Alzheimers?
A
Amyloid plaques Neurotic tangles (tau)
3
Q
What is the biggest factor of late onset Alzheimers?
A
Age
4
Q
What is biggest factor of early onset Alzheimers?
A
Genetics
5
Q
Which is more common - early onset or late onset Alzheimers?
A
Late onset
6
Q
Why are genetic cases of Alzheimers important?
A
They have taught us most knowledge about Alzheimers
7
Q
What is being done to prevent Alzheimers?
A
Develop biomarkers Drugs to combat AD administered early Prevent APP formation Prevent APP cleavage Inhibit production of plaques + tau aggregation
