β-Amyloid or its precursor protein is found in epithelial cells of the small intestine and is stimulated by high-fat feeding

In Alzheimer's disease (AD), β-amyloid (Aβ) is deposited in extracellular matrices, initiating an inflammatory response and compromising cellular integrity. Epidemiological evidence and studies in animal models provide strong evidence that high-saturated-fat and/or cholesterol-rich diets exacer...

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Main Authors: Galloway, Susan, Jian, Le, Johnsen, R., Chew, Stewart, Mamo, John
Format: Journal Article
Published: Elsevier Inc 2007
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/29323