Alzheimer's Disease - Biochemistry
Underlying Biochemistry of Alzheimer's Disease
It is probable that Alzheimer's Disease manifests through combinations of several or all of the following factors:
Cells
Alzheimer's Disease is associated with a significant level of damage to the Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) content of the Mitochondria (i.e. to Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA).
Immune System
It has been speculated that Alzheimer's Disease may be an Autoimmune Disease (i.e. that it is caused by excessive activation of the Immune System within the Brain). [1]
It has been speculated that Alzheimer's Disease may be a manifestation of Inflammation: [2]
Increased production of Interleukin 10 may be desirable in Alzheimer's Disease patients as it may inhibit the generation of pro-inflammatory Cytokines in the Brains of Alzheimer's Disease patients. [3]
Excessive activity of TH2 Helper T-Cells is one of the features of Alzheimer's Disease.
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