Stanford study identifies small molecules mimicking key brain growth factor
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - 06:56
in Biology & Nature
Stanford University School of Medicine researchers have identified several small molecules that mimic a key but cumbersome protein in the brain, a discovery that could open the door to new therapies for a variety of brain disorders. The protein, designated by the acronym BDNF, is known to be involved in important brain functions that include memory and learning...