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amyloid-beta-42 peptide in saliva
Indications:
- proposed as a screening test for Alzheimer's disease [1] Referennce interval:
- < 20 pg/mL
Clinical significance:
- levels of 40-85 pg/mL may be associated with deposition of amyloid in the brain [1]
Related
A4 amyloid peptide; beta-peptide
General
amyloid-beta peptide in saliva
References
- Science News. March 26, 2018
Neuroscientists say daily ibuprofen can prevent Alzheimer's
disease.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/03/180326140239.htm
- McGeer PL, McGeer E.
Conquering Alzheimer's Disease by Self Treatment.
J Alzheimers Dis. 2018 Mar 16.
PMID: 29562519
- McGeer PL, Guo JP, Lee M, Kennedy K, McGeer EG.
Alzheimer's Disease Can Be Spared by Nonsteroidal Anti-
Inflammatory Drugs.
J Alzheimers Dis. 2018;62(3):1219-1222.
PMID: 29103042 Free PMC Article