Drugs that have been shown promising in the treatment of Alzheimer disease work by increasing the levels of _______ in the brain and thus slow the progression of the disease in 50% of those studied.

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The drug therapy for Alzheimer’s disease is aimed at increasing the levels of acetylcholine in the brain. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that is involved in multiple cognitive processes such as learning and memory. Alzheimer’s disease has been linked to a decreased level of acetylcholine in the brain which is thought to be a contributing factor to the clinical symptoms.

Drugs That Have Been Shown Promising in the Treatment of Alzheimer