Transgenic mouse models of Alzheimer's disease

Trends Genet. 2001 Oct;17(10):S7-12. doi: 10.1016/s0168-9525(01)02449-0.

Abstract

Recent advances in the understanding of the genetic basis of Alzheimer's disease have enabled the production of transgenic mouse models of the disease. Utilizing both cDNA- and genomic-based approaches, these mouse models for Alzheimer's disease have already provided valuable insights into the pathogenesis of the disease and potential therapeutic interventions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Alzheimer Disease / etiology
  • Alzheimer Disease / genetics*
  • Alzheimer Disease / therapy
  • Amyloid beta-Protein Precursor / genetics
  • Animals
  • DNA, Complementary / genetics
  • Disease Models, Animal
  • Genomics
  • Humans
  • Mice
  • Mice, Transgenic
  • Mutation

Substances

  • Amyloid beta-Protein Precursor
  • DNA, Complementary