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Anesthetic may affect tau spread in the brain to promote Alzheimer’s disease pathology – EurekAlert
Previous research has suggested that an inhaled anesthetic called sevoflurane may promote the brain changes of Alzheimer’s disease. A new study in cells and mice…
BOSTON – During the development and progression of Alzheimer’s disease, a protein called tau accumulates and spreads in the brain. Understanding the mechanisms behind tau spread–and its consequences–may point to new prevention and treatment strategies for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. New insights now come from research that was led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and involves an anesthetic known to affect cognitive function. The findings are published…
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