RealFeedApp Amyloid-beta protein levels in rat blood dropped by half
Researchers from the University of Southern California demonstrated that the treatment restored blood clearance in aged rats, reducing amyloid-beta levels by 50%.
- Field
- drugs and trials
- What they did
- Researchers from the University of Southern California developed an experimental drug that restored liver function in older rats and halved the blood levels of the amyloid-beta protein fragment.
- Why it matters
- Since this protein accumulates in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease, lowering its concentration in the blood could help reduce the risk of developing the disease.
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