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Vello Tõugu

Tallinn University of TechnologyORCID 0000-0002-6271-7993Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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α-lipoic acid has the potential to normalize copper metabolism, which is dysregulated in Alzheimer's disease

Kristel Metsla, Sigrid Kirss, Katrina Laks, Gertrud Sildnik, Mari Palgi, Teele Palumaa, Vello Tõugu, Peep Palumaa

This study shows that α-lipoic acid can normalize copper metabolism in Alzheimer's disease by increasing intracellular copper levels and reducing disease symptoms in a Drosophila model.

Journal of Alzheimer s Disease · Nov 30, 2021Peer-reviewedNeuroscience