The plaques in Alzheimer’s disease are formed due to weakening immune system against amyloid beta – the plaques-triggering peptide.
To reduce the deterioration process of a person suffering from Alzheimer’s, these plaques need to be cleared, which means clearing of the amyloid beta.
Researchers up with arms for decades to battle the debilitating disease have come up with a new achievement. They have successfully isolated bisdemethoxycurcumin – an active ingredient of curcuminoids (a natural substance found in turmeric root), which is capable of boosting the immune system helping it clear the amyloid beta.
Reasons for their applause do not end here – they have also identified the immune genes — MGAT III and Toll-like receptors — as well that are linked with this activity.
Thus, providing more insight into the immune system’s role in Alzheimer’s disease, the study bolsters approaches in to a new treatment for the disease.
The new study also provides hope for our dear ones affected by the disease, who may have now to suffer less towards the debilitation process.
Via: dvorak
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