Molecular mechanisms and therapeutic potential of lithium in Alzheimer's disease: repurposing an old class of drugs

• Main Authors: Yanxin Shen (Author), Meng Zhao (Author), Panpan Zhao (Author), Lingjie Meng (Author), Yan Zhang (Author), Guimei Zhang (Author), Yezi Taishi (Author), Li Sun (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive decline and memory loss. Despite advances in understanding the pathophysiological mechanisms of AD, effective treatments remain scarce. Lithium salts, recognized as mood stabilizers in bipolar disord...