Compound found in red wine neutralizes toxicity of proteins related to Alzheimer's

Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 11:31 in Health & Medicine

An organic compound found in red wine -- resveratrol -- has the ability to neutralize the toxic effects of proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease. The findings are a step toward understanding the large-scale death of brain cells seen in certain neurodegenerative diseases.

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