Abstract
Hypometabolism is a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and implicates a mitochondrial role in the neuropathology associated with AD. Mitochondrial amyloid-beta (Aβ) accumulation precedes extracellular Aβ deposition. In addition to increasing oxidative stress, Aβ has been shown to directly inhibit mitochondrial enzymes. Inhibition of mitochondrial enzymes as a result of oxidative damage or Aβ interaction perpetuates oxidative stress and leads to a hypometabolic state. Additionally, Aβ has also been shown to interact with cyclophilin D, a component of the mitochondrial permeability transition pore, which may promote cell death. Therefore, ample evidence exists indicating that the mitochondrion plays a vital role in the pathophysiology observed in AD.
Document Type
Review
Publication Date
2011
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/104545
Repository Citation
Readnower, Ryan Douglas; Sauerbeck, Andrew David; and Sullivan, Patrick G., "Mitochondria, Amyloid β, and Alzheimer's Disease" (2011). Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center Faculty Publications. 3.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/scobirc_facpub/3
Notes/Citation Information
Published in International Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, v. 2011, article ID 104545, p. 1-5.
Copyright © 2011 Ryan D. Readnower et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.