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2019
August
Neat News 2019-227 (added 2019-08-15)
Role of the blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer's
Public Domain by Garrondo
| In Alzheimer patients, a particular protein, beta-amyloid plaques, accumulates and damages neurons of the brain. The protein causes further damage by making holes in the blood-brain barrier that prevents the entry of damaging molecules to the brain. The better understanding gained may result in a therapy in the long run. |