Molecular mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease is characterized by plaques made up of deposits between brain cells. These plaques are composed of a molecule called amyloid which leads to the formation of tangled twisted fibers made from tau, which is found within brain cells. This causes the death of brain cells, which is thought to bring about the symptoms of memory loss and dementia. In this application note, Biorbyt introduces their extensive range of small molecules available as research reagents to target proteins in the Alzheimer's pathway.