The long non-coding RNA BDNF-AS induces neuronal cell apoptosis by targeting miR-125b-5p in Alzheimer’s disease models

At least 55 million individuals suffer from dementia globally, of which Alzheimer's disease (AD) accounts for 60-70% of cases. Alzheimer's disease is the only major cause of death that is still growing. However, the molecular mechanisms are largely unknown in the progress of AD.