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Novel vaccine key to reduce Alzheimer’s impact
Promising preliminary research reveals a novel vaccine targeting an Alzheimer’s disease-related protein successfully eliminated toxic cells in mice afflicted with the condition.
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The future of central nervous system research
Central nervous system (CNS) research is making breakthroughs with innovative therapies and next-generation technologies. Researchers are now able to use human tissue to identify relevant novel drug targets and biomarkers for a broad range of CNS diseases including schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. As our understanding of the brain…
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Brain cells found to transfer material to neurons in mice
Researchers have discovered that oligodendrocyte-lineage cells transfer cell material to neurons in a mouse brain. They have provided the first evidence of coordinated nuclear interaction between these cells and neurons.
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Enzyme opens door to new therapeutic targets for cellular stress
The activity of enzyme ATE1, as seen by US researchers, flags misfolded proteins for destruction and is enhanced by binding iron-sulphur clusters.
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S1P may be a potential target for cerebral blood alterations
Sphingosine-1 phosphate was found to regulate blood glow in cerebral blood vessels in mice, presenting a potential therapeutic target.
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Mechanisms behind synapse degeneration in Alzheimer’s unveiled
Researchers have uncovered a signalling pathway associated with glutamatergic synapse degeneration in the brains of mice with Alzheimer’s.
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Drug candidate for memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s developed
A drug called CMS121 given to mice with Alzheimer's-like disease treated their memory loss, allowing them to perform the same as healthy control mice in tests.
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L1 compound identified as potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
A new compound named L1 has demonstrated success in mice, by reducing neuroinflammation and decreasing the levels of amyloid plaques, showing potential as an Alzheimer's treatment.
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Novel gene promoters could improve gene therapies for neurological diseases
Novel promoters based on those in the herpes viruses, enabled delivery of larger genes and increased the period they were active in the nervous system.
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Refreshing how we approach neuroscience with a novel screening technology
Drug Target Review discusses how NETSseq, a novel profiling technology, is bringing new insights to neurodegenerative and psychiatric diseases.
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Novel ligands developed with high affinity for Alzheimer’s receptors
A group of researchers has synthesised a new class of ligands which bind with high affinity to imidazoline I2 receptors, a drug target for Alzheimer's disease.
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YAP protein identified as new target for Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have discovered that neuronal necrosis occurs in Alzheimer's earlier than previously though and revealed the YAP protein as a potential target.
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Blood-brain-barrier modelled in 3D on precision chip
Researchers have engineered a chip which allows 3D modelling of the blood-brain-barrier and has provided insight into how astrocytes facilitate transport of molecules.
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NLRP3 inflammasome ‘off switch’ reverses effects of chronic inflammation
Research into age-related chronic inflammatory disorders has identified an ‘off switch’ on the NLRP3 inflammasome that could be targeted in new therapies.
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Novel small molecule could treat Alzheimer’s disease and Dravet syndrome
A new experimental drug was shown by researchers to restore natural brain rhythms in mouse models of Alzheimer’s and promote learning and memory.