Abstract
In an aging society, the number of people suffering from Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is still
growing. Currently, intensive research is being carried out on the pathogenesis of AD. The results of
these studies indicated that oxidative stress plays an important role in the onset and development of this
disease. Moreover, in AD oxidative stress is generated by both genetic and biochemical factors as well
as the functioning of the systems responsible for their formation and removal. The genetic factors associated
with the regulation of the redox system include TOMM40, APOE, LPR, MAPT, APP, PSEN1 and
PSEN2 genes. The most important biochemical parameters related to the formation of oxidative species
in AD are p53, Homocysteine (Hcy) and a number of others. The formation of Reactive Oxygen Species
(ROS) is also related to the efficiency of the DNA repair system, the effectiveness of the apoptosis,
autophagy and mitophagy processes as well as the antioxidant potential. However, these factors are
responsible for the development of many disorders, often with similar clinical symptoms, especially in
the early stages of the disease. The discovery of markers of the early diagnosis of AD may contribute to
the introduction of pharmacotherapy and slow down the progression of this disease.
Keywords:
Genetic variants, mitochondrial dysfunction, ROS, biomarkers, Alzheimer’s disease, neurodegenerative disorder.
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