Exploring Alzheimer's disease etiology

The book "Exploring Alzheimer's Disease Etiology" by Valérie Leduc offers an in-depth analysis of the role of lipids in the etiology of Alzheimer's disease. Lipids are crucial components of cell membranes and play an essential role in synaptic formation and remodeling, which are vital for learning processes, memory formation, and neuronal repair. These functions are particularly impaired during normal and pathological aging, especially in Alzheimer's-type dementias. The book highlights the growing research on the connections between the lipid system and Alzheimer’s and specifically examines the potential functions of the antioxidant Paraoxonase 1, which is found on lipoprotein particles that transport lipids to neurons. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the role of brain lipid metabolism in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease and is aimed at scientists and professionals in the field.