Scientists have developed a molecule that prevents the harmful clumping of alpha-synuclein protein, a key factor in Parkinson's disease, showing promise in animal models and potentially paving the way for new treatments to slow or stop disease progression.
Scientists in the UK have developed a peptide that stabilizes alpha-synuclein, a protein linked to Parkinson's and dementia, preventing harmful clumping in the brain. In animal models, this approach reduced protein buildup and improved movement, offering a promising avenue for future treatments of neurodegenerative diseases.
Researchers at Virginia Tech developed a lab-designed peptide, JM2, that targets glioblastoma stem cells by disrupting connexin 43's interaction with microtubules, effectively killing these resistant cells in lab tests and slowing tumor growth in animal models, offering a promising approach to prevent tumor recurrence in this aggressive brain cancer.
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