Researchers block protein that plays a key role in Alzheimer's disease

May 15th, 2019 | Posted by admin in Uncategorized

In recent years, it has become increasingly clear to researchers that the protein galectin-3 is involved in inflammatory diseases in the brain. A study now shows the de facto key role played by the protein in Alzheimer's disease. When the researchers shut off the gene that produces this protein in mice, the amount of Alzheimer's plaque and the inflammatory load both decreased.
Source: Care Giving Science Daily

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