Browsing Biochemistry electronic theses and dissertations (MU) by Thesis Advisor "Sun, Grace Y."
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Amyloid beta induces cPLA2 activation by an NADPH oxidase-dependent mechanism in neurons
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder affecting more than 20 million people worldwide. An increase in production of amyloid beta ... -
Amyloid-beta toxicity in neurons and potential botanical compounds for prevention of Alzheimer's disease
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Alzheimer's disease (AD) is characterized by a progressive decline in memory and cognitive function together with increased oxidative stress in the ... -
Secretory phospholipase A2-IIA in Alzheimer's disease and inflammatory responses in astrocytes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive, fatal neurodegenerative disease marked with dementia. Secretory phospholipase A2-IIA (sPLA2-IIA) is an inflammatory protein known to have a role in the pathogenesis of multiple ...