Amyloid-b Plaques Can Be Prevented by Removing Dysfunctional Microglia
According to the results from a recent mouse study, macrophages in the brain and spine appear to play a major role in the progression Alzheimer’s.
Microglial mayhem
As we age our immune cells become more dysfunctional. Cells that were once helpful can now behave in harmful ways. They may promote persistent inflammation, inhibit tissue regeneration and even facilitate the progression of age related diseases.
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https://www.leafscience.org/removing-dysfunctional-microglia-prevents-amyloid-%ce%b2-plaques/