Abstract
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that causes
loss of neural connections in the cells, and brain tissue volume. The
disease first affects the hippocampus and entorhinal complex, which
produce memories, then the cerebral cortex, which controls language,
logic, and social conduct. Genetic mutations and environmental factors
may cause AD, but the exact reason is unknown. AD is diagnosed using CT
scans, MRIs, PET scans, and lumbar punctures to detect brain
abnormalities, aberrant protein deposits, and cerebrospinal fluid
biomarkers. Beta-amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tau tangles impede
neuronal transmission and function in AD. AD also causes chronic
inflammation, blood-brain barrier impairment, brain atrophy, and
neuronal death. AD has no cure, and current medications mainly manage
symptoms and halt cognitive loss. Genetic, cellular, and molecular
pathways are being studied to develop targeted medicines to stop disease
progression. Extensive studies have shown that tau tangle accumulation
and pathogenic changes to tau protein mechanics are correlated with AD
pathogenesis. Thus, investigating the potential for therapies focused on
restoring normal tau pathways and preventing tau accumulation is
critical. Nanoparticulate drug delivery technologies may improve
investigational medicines and lead to AD therapy breakthroughs.