What if amyloid beta plaques aren’t the main cause of Alzheimer’s disease? There is a growing body of evidence that iron in the brain may play a role in Alzheimer’s disease. Lending weight to that idea, a new imaging probe has for the first time shown that in the same regions of the brain where t
“The link between iron redox and Alzheimer’s disease has been a black box,” said Yi Lu, corresponding author and professor of chemistry at UT Austin. “The most exciting part to me is that we now have a way to shine light into this black box so that we can begin to understand this whole process in much more detail.”
About a decade ago, scientists discovered ferroptosis, a process in the body that is dependent on elevated iron levels, leads to cell death and plays a key role in neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s. Using magnetic resonance imaging on living Alzheimer’s patients, scientists have observed that these patients tend to have elevated iron levels in the brain, although that method doesn’t differentiate between different forms of iron.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
College Senior Dies From Brain Tumor After Suffering from Brain Hemorrhage on Spring Break TripLiza Burke, a senior at the University of Georgia, who suffered a brain hemorrhage while on a trip to Mexico for spring break, died early Friday morning from a brain tumor. More on this heartbreaking story can be found here:
Consulte Mais informação »
Liza Burke, college senior who had brain hemorrhage on spring break, dies of brain tumor'Following a six-week battle with a previously-undiagnosed brain tumor, Liza transitioned into the next realm peacefully while being cared for by friends and family,' Liza Burke's obituary reads.
Consulte Mais informação »
Caltech’s Enzyme Discovery Enables New Mechanism for Crossing the Blood–Brain BarrierCaltech researchers discovered an enzyme that enables viral vectors to cross the blood-brain barrier, potentially aiding brain disorder drug development and research. The blood–brain barrier (BBB) is a stringent, nearly impenetrable layer of cells that guards the brain, protecting the vital organ
Consulte Mais informação »
Steam irons recalled due to fire, burn, and shock hazardsA recall has been issued for dual voltage Steamfast brand Home and Away Travel Steam Irons with model numbers SF-717, SF-720 and SF-727 and with date codes betw
Consulte Mais informação »
Doctors concerned over spike in potentially fatal brain infections in kidsA mysterious spike in potentially fatal brain infections in children has doctors in southern Nevada on high-alert.
Consulte Mais informação »
Playing a Musical Instrument Good for the Brain as We AgeIn identifying sounds and syllables under noisy conditions, older musicians did better than older non-musicians – and equaled young non-musicians.
Consulte Mais informação »