Research

Update the demographic characteristics of patients with Alzheimer’s disease and their informants in eight Asian countries and compare them from 12 years prior.

This study developed a novel mouse model with tamoxifen-inducible knockout of the Gnpat gene, enabling late-onset plasmalogen deficiency to investigate its role in Alzheimer's disease. The model exhibited significant plasmalogen reduction and associated behavioral and nerve function changes, providing a valuable tool for future research on plasmalogen involvement in neurodegeneration and potential therapies.

This study found that female 5XFAD mice exhibit early impairments in prefrontal-dependent cognitive functions and increased activity of prefrontal PV neurons, unlike their male counterparts. These findings suggest a potential mechanism for the higher risk of Alzheimer's disease in women, highlighting sex-specific early deregulation in the prefrontal cortex.

This review investigates the connection between Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Alzheimer's disease, focusing on common mechanisms and the potential of traditional Indian herbs to manage both conditions. It also addresses the challenges and innovative strategies in delivering herbal formulations.