Abstract
If it is correct that ineffective levels of transforming growth factors beta and their receptor account for old age being a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD), then increasing TGFBR2 might be therapeutic. Pacltaxel is a direct way to increase TGFBR2 levels. Indirect ways that will increase TGFBR2, include decreasing the levels of c‐myc because that will lower the miRNA cluster 17‐92, particularly its miR‐17 and miR‐20a components; and raising EGFR because that also will increase TGFBR2. Metformin and desferrioxamine are drugs that decrease c‐myc; and statins increase levels of EGF. Clinical trials using those drugs, would demonstrate whether they decrease the progression from amnestic mild cognitive impairment to AD.
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