Lack of LDL receptor enhances amyloid deposition and decreases glial response in an Alzheimer's disease mouse model.

<p><strong>BACKGROUND</strong></p> <p>Apolipoprotein E (ApoE), a cholesterol carrier associated with atherosclerosis, is a major risk factor for Alzheimer&amp;apos;s disease (AD). The low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) regulates ApoE levels in the periphery and...

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Main Authors: Katsouri, L, Georgopoulos, S
Other Authors: Block, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: PLoS 2011