Which of the Following Types of Drugs Currently Under Study

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of drugs currently under study for the treatment of Alzeheimer's disease does not involve amyloid-beta?

• A) enzyme inhibitors
• B) vaccines
• C) antibodies
• D) neuroprotective agents.
• E) all involve amyloid-beta

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