Upregulation of alpha7 Nicotinic Receptors by Acetylcholinesterase C-Terminal Peptides.

BACKGROUND: The alpha-7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (alpha7-nAChR) is well known as a potent calcium ionophore that, in the brain, has been implicated in excitotoxicity and hence in the underlying mechanisms of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. Previous research imp...

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Bibliografische gegevens
Hoofdauteurs: Bond, C, Zimmermann, M, Greenfield, S
Formaat: Journal article
Taal:English
Gepubliceerd in: Public Library of Science 2009