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Is inhibition of the renin-angiotensin system a new treatment option for Alzheimer's disease?
Kehoe, Patrick G; Wilcock, Gordon K.
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  • Kehoe PG; Dementia Research Group, Institute of Clinical Neurosciences, Department of Clinical Science at North Bristol, University of Bristol, Frenchay Hospital, Frenchay, Bristol. patrick.kehoe@bristol.ac.uk
Lancet Neurol ; 6(4): 373-8, 2007 Apr.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-17362841
Findings from longitudinal and cross-sectional studies suggest an association between high blood pressure and dementia, and in turn the use of antihypertensives has been suggested to reduce incidence of dementia. Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia, is characterised in part by the deposition of amyloid beta protein (Abeta) in the brain. Reduction of Abeta load is now a major therapeutic strategy. In recent years the renin-angiotensin system, already of recognised importance in the pathogenesis of hypertension, has become a source of interest in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. This review explores molecular, genetic, and clinical studies that might help explain the relation between the renin-angiotensin system, hypertension, and Alzheimer's disease and whether treatment with angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and similar treatment strategies have a part to play in the management of the disease.
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Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Sistema Renina-Angiotensina / Peptídeos beta-Amiloides / Doença de Alzheimer / Hipertensão Tipo de estudo: Observational_studies / Risk_factors_studies Limite: Humans Idioma: En Ano de publicação: 2007 Tipo de documento: Article
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Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Sistema Renina-Angiotensina / Peptídeos beta-Amiloides / Doença de Alzheimer / Hipertensão Tipo de estudo: Observational_studies / Risk_factors_studies Limite: Humans Idioma: En Ano de publicação: 2007 Tipo de documento: Article