Commonalities between Copper Neurotoxicity and Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease, a highly prevalent form of dementia, targets neuron function beginning from the hippocampal region and expanding outwards. Alzheimer’s disease is caused by elevated levels of heavy metals, such as lead, zinc, and copper. Copper is found in many areas of daily life, raising a con...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Toxics |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/9/1/4 |