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Published: 01 April 2024
on channel: Science and Technology News
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Alzheimer's Breakthrough: Limiting Enzyme PDE4B Offers Hope for Effective Treatment
"Certain enzymes play a crucial role in Alzheimer's disease progression, and recent research suggests that limiting one particular enzyme, PDE4B, could offer significant protection against its effects. Scientists at the University of Leeds and Lancaster University in the UK conducted groundbreaking studies on genetically modified mice, showing that reducing PDE4B activity led to remarkable improvements in memory, brain function, and inflammation, despite the presence of amyloid plaques – a hallmark of Alzheimer's. These findings offer hope for the development of new drugs targeting PDE4B, potentially revolutionizing Alzheimer's treatment and extending to other forms of dementia, such as Huntington's disease. Watch to learn more about this promising breakthrough in Alzheimer's research."
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#Plaquebuildup,#Neuroprotectiveeffects,
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