Role of infection and T cells in disease pathogenesis in a model of Alzheimer's disease
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Róisín M. McManus, 'Role of infection and T cells in disease pathogenesis in a model of Alzheimer's disease', [thesis], Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Biochemistry and Immunology, 2015, pp 340Download Item:
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterised by deposits of amyloid-β (Aβ) and neurofibrillary tangles. It has been suggested that inflammatory changes are associated with disease, however, it has not been established if these are a consequence of ongoing neurodegeneration or whether inflammation itself contributes to disease pathogenesis. T cells have been reported in the AD brain and clinical trials involving immunization with Aβ induced increased T cell infiltration into the brain and meningoencephalitis in some patients. In this study, the effect of Aβ-specific T cells was assessed in vitro and in vivo.
Author: McManus, Róisín M.
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Mills, KingstonQualification name:
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Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Biochemistry and ImmunologyNote:
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