How a brain messenger protein drives progression of Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at the University of Utah have identified that the Arc protein facilitates the spread of toxic Tau proteins between neurons in Alzheimer's disease. This discovery provides a potential new therapeutic target to halt the progression of the disease.
Why it matters
Understanding the mechanism of Tau spread could lead to breakthrough treatments that stop Alzheimer's from worsening, offering hope for millions of patients.
Alzheimer’s disease is driven by a buildup of a toxic protein called Tau that kills neurons. As toxic Tau spreads to new regions of the brain, symptoms become worse and ultimately fatal.
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