Preface

The book series Frontiers in Clinical Drug Research-Alzheimer Disorders presents important recent developments in the form of cutting edge reviews written by the authorities in the field. The chapters in the 8th volume are focused on different therapeutic agents being employed or under development for treating Alzheimer’s disease.

Salama et al., in Chapter 1 discuss the structure, functions and interactions of tau protein with reference to the potential therapeutic targets for the treatment of tauopathies. Piemontese et al., in Chapter 2 present the new generation of drugs as potential therapy for Alzheimer’s disease. Chapter 3 by Burgos-Ramos et al., reviews the neuroprotective role of some antibiotics as therapeutic means in Alzheimer’s disease.

Chapter 4 by Xu et al., describes the use of antipsychotics in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. ÖZDEMİR et al., in chapter 5, discuss the role of cholinergic hypothesis and cholinesterase inhibitors for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. The last chapter by Stovicek et al., discusses the potential biological mechanisms with prophylactic action in rapid cognitive impairment in late-onset Alzheimer's disease.

I am grateful to all the eminent scientists for their excellent contributions. The efforts of Ms. Fariya Zulfiqar (Manager Publications) & Mr. Shehzad Naqvi (Editorial Manager Publications) and the leadership of Mr. Mahmood Alam (Director Publications) are greatly appreciated.