Scientists at Bristol University have made an important discovery, which could help in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
The researchers have found the enzyme called endothelin converting enzyme-2 (ECE-2), may cause the blood flow in the brain to drop and therefore cause the disease to worsen.
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.
In a normal brain, blood flow responds to nerve cell activity. If this activity increases, so does the supply of blood that is needed to meet the extra demand for nutrients such as glucose and oxygen.
If this demand is not met, as can happen in Alzheimer's disease, the nerve cells may not function normally and may eventually die.
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.
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For the very first time, scientists in US have shown that neural stem cells can rescue memory in mice with advanced Alzheimer's disease.
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A Possible Target for Alzheimer's Treatment Emerges After Identification of New Brain Receptor
A novel receptor in the brain, which is extremely sensitive to beta-amyloid peptide (AB) and may play a key role in early stages of Alzheimer's disease has been identified
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