Mechanism of Metal Complexes in Alzheimer's Disease

Overview

Journal Int J Mol Sci

Publisher MDPI

Specialties Biochemistry
Chemistry
Molecular Biology

Date 2024 Nov 27

PMID 39595941

Authors

Yi Liu

Jiaying Ma

Qianling Zhang

Yi Wang

Qi Sun

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Abstract

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a kind of neurodegenerative diseases characterized by beta-amyloid deposition and neurofibrillary tangles and is also the main cause of dementia. According to statistics, the incidence of AD is constantly increasing, bringing a great burden to individuals and society. Nonetheless, there is no cure for AD, and the available drugs are very limited apart from cholinesterase inhibitors and N-Methyl-D-aspartic acid (NMDA) antagonists, which merely alleviate symptoms without delaying the progression of the disease. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a medicine that can delay the progression of AD or cure it. In recent years, increasing evidence suggests that metal complexes have the enormous potential to treat AD through inhibiting the aggregation and cytotoxicity of Aβ, interfering with the congregation and hyperphosphorylation of tau, regulating dysfunctional synaptic and unbalanced neurotransmitters, etc. In this review, we summarize the current metal complexes and their mechanisms of action for treating AD, including ruthenium, platinum, zinc, vanadium, copper, magnesium, and other complexes.

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