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Biochemical Mechanisms and Diagnostic Markers in Neurodegenerative Diseases: Focus on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

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Aamir Amin, Mehreen Naveed, Quindeel Naveed, Rehan Majeed Khawaja, Alina Naveed, Sadia Haleema, Farah Naz Tahir
» doi: 10.48047/AFJBS.6.16.2024.3390-3399

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Neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Parkinson’s disease (PD), represent a significant global health challenge. This study aims to elucidate the biochemical mechanisms underlying these disorders and identify novel diagnostic biomarkers with clinical relevance. By employing a robust cohort comprising AD and PD patients alongside age- and sex-matched healthy controls, the study integrates advanced proteomic and metabolomic techniques to uncover statistically significant biomarkers. Preliminary findings reveal aberrations in amyloid-beta pathways and tau protein metabolism in AD, and alpha-synuclein aggregation and mitochondrial dysfunction in PD. These alterations are corroborated by significant changes in inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress markers across disease groups (p<0.05). Discussion highlights the interplay of these mechanisms in disease pathogenesis and the potential of identified biomarkers for early, non-invasive diagnosis. The study’s findings advance understanding of AD and PD pathophysiology, paving the way for innovative diagnostic tools and therapeutic

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