A new compound that appears to improve cognitive function impairments in mice similar to those found occurring in patients with progressive Alzheimer's disease has been found by scientists.
Experts at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program in Drug Discovery found the compound, benzylquinolone carboxylic acid (BQCA), could alter the progression of disease in mice and may eventually be significant for humans.
Alzheimer’s disease - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Stages, Types, Prevention, Prognosis & Treatment
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting memory and thinking and making the person increasingly dependent on others.
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting memory and thinking and making the person increasingly dependent on others.
She continued: "Current treatments only treat the symptoms while the underlying disease is still progressing so recent research efforts are focusing on stopping disease progression instead of symptomatic treatment."
The study was published in the Journal of Neuroscience.
Diseases Related to Old Age
Ageing is referred to the accumulation of changes that brings a person closer to death.
Ageing is referred to the accumulation of changes that brings a person closer to death.
Medicines Meant to Treat Alzheimers Found to be Good for Victims of Dementia
Cholinesterase inhibitors, that help victims of Alzheimer's disease can also assist in the management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, a new study has shown.
Cholinesterase inhibitors, that help victims of Alzheimer's disease can also assist in the management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, a new study has shown.
New Study Found Statins to Help Prevent Alzheimers
Statins, the anti-cholesterol drugs, may help prevent the brain damage that leads to Alzheimer's disease, a new US study has found.
Statins, the anti-cholesterol drugs, may help prevent the brain damage that leads to Alzheimer's disease, a new US study has found.
