25 mayo 2014

Possible New Alzheimer’s Treatment: Protein, Transthyretin, Fights Amyloid Build-Ups In The Brain .

By Lecia Bushak | May 24, 2014 .

Scientists have identified a certain protein that may protect against Alzheimer’s and potentially lead to a new drug to help fight symptoms of the brain disorder.

The protein is known as transthyretin (TTR), and acts as a transporter in the body, carrying vitamin A and a hormone called thyrozine through the bloodstream. Transthyertin is produced in the liver and certain brain regions. After years of research on the protein, scientists are finally discovering its anti-Alzheimer’s properties, according to a new study conducted by Professor Joel N. Buxbaum, of the Scripps Research Institute, and colleagues.

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