Damaged blood vessels loaded with amyloid worsen cognitive impairment in Alzheimer's disease

Tuesday, February 5, 2013 - 12:31 in Health & Medicine

A team of researchers has discovered that amyloid peptides are harmful to the blood vessels that supply the brain with blood in Alzheimer's disease -- thus accelerating cognitive decline by limiting oxygen-rich blood and nutrients. In their animal studies, the investigators reveal how amyloid-B accumulates in blood vessels and how such accumulation and damage might be ultimately prevented.

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