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Antibodies Discovered that Halt Alzheimer's Disease in Mice
Scientists at UCL have discovered antibodies that completely halt the progression of Alzheimer's disease in mice. Per the article:
Alzheimer's disease is characterized by abnormal deposits in the brain of the protein Amyloid-ß, which induces the loss of connections between neurons, called synapses. Now, scientists at UCL have discovered that specific antibodies that block the function of a related protein, called Dkk1, are able to completely suppress the toxic effect of Amyloid-ß on synapses. The findings are published today in the Journal of Neuroscience.
http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-03-scientists-specific-antibodie...
Tags: Alzheimer's, Jubinsky
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Permalink Reply by Joan Denoo on -
Perhaps there is some hope on the horizon.
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Permalink Reply by Clarence Dember on -
Thanks for this.
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Permalink Reply by John Jubinsky on -
I hope it works in humans and that the side effects aren't too bad.
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