UCSF scientists have discovered how microglia engulf and break down amyloid beta, a protein that builds up in Alzheimer's, with devastating consequences for the brain.In Alzheimer's disease, proteins… [+2368 chars]
Scientists discover the receptor that helps your brain clean itself—and fight Alzheimer’s - ScienceDaily
Scientists at UCSF have uncovered how certain immune cells in the brain, called microglia, can effectively digest toxic amyloid beta plaques that cause Alzheimer’s. They identified a key receptor, ADGRG1, that enables this protective action. When microglia la…
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