STUDY | In healthy brains, they propose, this enzyme breaks down amyloid -peptide (A). But in Alzheimer's patients, this step may go awry. The researchers suggest that a drop in neprilysin activity caused by aging could promote A accumulation and contribute to Alzheimer's development. Boosting neprilysin activity might thus prevent the disease |
UPDATE | 05.01 |
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