The Role of Heat Shock Proteins in Alzheimer Disease: A Systematic Review
Journal Title: Journal of Syndromes - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Recent studies have shown that heat shock proteins (HSPs) play a role in pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease. Objectives: In this review article we investigated the role of HSPs in pathogenesis of cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. Data sources: We have reviewed publications from the electronic databases of Medline/PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, Embase, ISI Web of Knowledge, Biological Abstracts and Chemical Abstracts with keywords of Heat Shock Protein (HSP), Neurocognitive disorders, Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia. Study eligibility criteria: After search of data basis with above keywords we found 337 papers published. Then we narrowed our findings to 40 articles and reviewed them. Results: Results of our study showed that heat shock proteins (HSPs) help refold or degrade mis-folded proteins, reduce abnormal protein accumulation and dysfunction of synapses, neuronal degeneration and gradual and continuous loss of cognitive function in Alzheimer’s disease and improves the associated symptoms.
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Mohammad Kiani
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