Caffeine blocks disruption of blood brain barrier in a rabbit model of Alzheimer's disease

<p>Abstract</p> <p>High levels of serum cholesterol and disruptions of the blood brain barrier (BBB) have all been implicated as underlying mechanisms in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. Results from studies conducted in animals and humans suggest that caffeine might b...

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Main Authors: Ghribi Othman, Wagener John F, Gawryluk Jeremy W, Chen Xuesong, Geiger Jonathan D
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-04-01
Series:Journal of Neuroinflammation
Online Access:http://www.jneuroinflammation.com/content/5/1/12