Vol. 30 (1) 2009 Neuro endocrinology letters

Correlation amyloid in brain, kidney, and CSF of castrated guinea pigs.

OBJECTIVES: The association between low testosterone levels and Alzheimer's disease (AD) amyloid beta-peptide (Abeta) metabolism was investigated in brain and kidney of guinea pigs.

METHODS: The expression of Abeta peptide in the brain and kidney was assessed by using the immunohistochemistry method.

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