Advancements and challenges in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease

Trends Mol Med. 2024 Nov 14:S1471-4914(24)00277-6. doi: 10.1016/j.molmed.2024.10.010. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

Alzheimer's disease (AD) poses a significant health challenge worldwide, and the development of effective treatments necessitates a comprehensive understanding of its pathophysiology. Mouse models have been instrumental in offering insights into the crucial pathogenesis of AD. However, current models rarely recapitulate all aspects of AD pathology in patients; thus, translating the findings from mouse to human clinical trials has proved to be complex. In this review, we outline the development of some prevalently used AD mice, with a particular emphasis on the latest advances in newly generated models. In addition, we discuss the advantages and limitations in mouse models of AD and their applications in blood-based biomarkers. Finally, we speculate on potential future research directions.

Keywords: Alzheimer’s disease; ApoE; early diagnosis; mouse model; pathology; therapeutics.

Publication types

  • Review