Newly characterized molecule offers possibilities for novel Alzheimer's treatments
Thursday, August 2, 2018 - 17:40
in Biology & Nature
A study by researchers investigated lesser-known molecules involved in tauopathies like Alzheimer's. They focused on microRNAs (miRNAs), gene expression regulators that bind to and destroy protein-encoding messenger RNAs. They discovered that some of these miRNAs showed neuroprotective effects; their supplementation therefore holds potential as a treatment for tauopathies.