Evelyn Matei

Perinatal lead (Pb) exposure and alterations to amyloid beta and metabolic profiles in the brain

Abstract INTRODUCTION Developmental neurotoxicant exposures (e.g., lead [Pb]) are suspected contributors to dementia. Dementia is characterized by amyloid beta (Aβ) plaques and dysregulated metabolism. To better understand the relationship between environment and dementia risk, w...