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Aug 2026
The delta-opioid receptor: a therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease (AD) presents a complex pathogenesis involving amyloid-β (Aβ) plaques, tau tangles, and neuroinflammation. Recent evidence highlights δ-opioid receptor (DOR) as a unique and promising therapeutic target for AD. This review summarizes current knowledge on DOR's multifaceted neuroprotective role in AD...
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