Iron Is Involved In Prion Disease-associated Neuronal Demise
Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 18:28
in Biology & Nature
Imbalance of iron homeostasis is a common feature of prion disease-affected human, mouse, and hamster brains, according to a new study. These findings provide new insight into the mechanism of neurotoxicity in prion disorders, and novel avenues for the development of therapeutic strategies.
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