The Role of Oxytocin in Alzheimer’s Disease and Its Relationship with Social Interaction

Alzheimer’s disease (AD)—the most common cause of dementia in the elderly—is characterized by progressive memory loss and β-amyloid protein (Aβ) accumulation in the brain. Recently, loneliness was found to be a high risk factor for AD, and social isolation has become a major cause of AD. AD. Oxytoci...

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Main Authors: Junpei Takahashi, Daisuke Yamada, Wakana Nagano, Akiyoshi Saitoh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Series:Cells
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/12/20/2426