Monoacylglycerol lipase (MAGL), an enzyme, has been identified as a potential therapeutic target to treat or prevent Alzheimer's disease.
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.
"Our results suggest that MAGL contributes to the cause and development of Alzheimer's disease and that blocking MAGL represents a promising therapeutic target," said lead researcher Dr. Chu Chen, PhD, Associate Professor of Neuroscience at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans.
"There is a great public health need to discover new therapies to prevent and treat this devastating disorder," Dr. Chen concludes. The research was supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health.
World Alzheimer's Day - "Dementia: Living Together"
World Alzheimer’s day 2012 is celebrated on September 21st every year with a view to changing the attitudes of people towards victims and support caregivers in their effort to provide quality care.
World Alzheimer’s day 2012 is celebrated on September 21st every year with a view to changing the attitudes of people towards victims and support caregivers in their effort to provide quality care.
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High Carb Diets Induce the Precursors to Alzheimer's
A recent study indicates that eating more of carbohydrate rich food could be a cause of Alzheimer’s disease, in older men.
A recent study indicates that eating more of carbohydrate rich food could be a cause of Alzheimer’s disease, in older men.
Donepezil may be Useful in Moderate-to-Severe Alzheimer's Disease
Donepezil, which is currently used in mild-to-moderate cases of Alzheimer’s disease, may be useful in severe cases as well, according to a recent study.
Donepezil, which is currently used in mild-to-moderate cases of Alzheimer’s disease, may be useful in severe cases as well, according to a recent study.
