Toxoplasma gondii: A possible etiologic agent for Alzheimer's disease
Tooran Nayeri, Shahabeddin Sarvi, Mehdi Sharif, Ahmad Daryani
Abstract
can be considered a risk factor for the development of AD and requires the special attention of specialists and patients. Furthermore, the results of this study may contribute to prevent or delay the progress of AD worldwide. Therefore, it is required to carry out further studies in order to better perceive the parasitic mechanisms in the progression of AD.
Topics & Concepts
Toxoplasma gondiiDiseasePopulationImmunologyAlzheimer's diseaseToxoplasmosisBiologyNeuroscienceMedicinePathologyEnvironmental healthAntibodyToxoplasma gondii Research StudiesTryptophan and brain disordersAlzheimer's disease research and treatments