Fibrinogen-Derived γ377-395 Peptide Improves Cognitive Performance and Reduces Amyloid-β Deposition, without Altering Inflammation, in AβPP/PS1 Mice

Fibrinogen has emerged as a promising therapeutic target against Alzheimer's disease because of its dual role in altered vascular function and amyloid-β aggregation. Here we provide evidence regarding cognitive improvement and reduction of brain parenchyma amyloid-β deposition in AβPP/PS1 mice...

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Autores: Aso Pérez, Ester, Serrano, Antonio L., Muñoz Cánoves, Pura, 1962-, Ferrer, Isidro (Ferrer Abizanda)
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2015
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Barcelona
Repositorio:Dipòsit Digital de la UB
OAI Identifier:oai:diposit.ub.edu:2445/172893
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2445/172893
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Ratolins (Animals de laboratori)
Malaltia d'Alzheimer
Amiloïdosi
Fibrinogen
Inflamació
Mice (Laboratory animals)
Alzheimer's disease
Amyloidosis
Inflammation
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Sumario:Fibrinogen has emerged as a promising therapeutic target against Alzheimer's disease because of its dual role in altered vascular function and amyloid-β aggregation. Here we provide evidence regarding cognitive improvement and reduction of brain parenchyma amyloid-β deposition in AβPP/PS1 mice after treatment for one month with the fibrinogen-blocking peptide Fibγ377-395. No alteration in glial response or other neuroinflammatory markers was observed in the cortex of treated animals. Considering these results and the fact that Fibγ377-395 does not affect coagulation function, this peptide could be considered as a promising and safe candidate for chronic treatment of Alzheimer's disease.