Protein shredder regulates fat metabolism in the brain
Friday, May 8, 2020 - 18:50
in Biology & Nature
A protein shredder that occurs in cell membranes of brain cells apparently also indirectly regulates the fat metabolism. The shredder, known as gamma-secretase, is considered a possible target for drugs against cancer and Alzheimer's disease. However, the results suggest that such agents may have long-range effects that need to be watched closely.