Saturday, July 18, 2009

New Brain Receptor, Possible Target For Alzheimer's Treatment, Identified By Barrow Researchers

Barrow Neurological Institute researchers have identified a novel receptor in the brain that is extremely sensitive to beta-amyloid peptide (AB) and may play a key role in early stages of Alzheimer's disease. Published in the Journal of Neuroscience, the research lead by Jie Wu, MD, PhD, has identified a new candidate for therapeutic intervention in Alzheimer's. Continue reading ...