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Sunday, August 22, 2010

Protein linked to arthritis could help treat Alzheimer's

The scientists found that people with rheumatoid arthritis may be protected against dementia because of their condition. (snip)


The researchers from the University of South Florida looked at the effects of a protein known as GM-CSF in mice bred with Alzheimer's symptoms.

They found that the protein, which is released in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, was able to "completely reverse" cognitive impairment in the mice.


Click anywhere in the above paragraphs to see the complete article in "The Scotsman"

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