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Vitamin K Hybrids That Push Brain Stem Cells Toward Neurons
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Vitamin K Hybrids That Push Brain Stem Cells Toward Neurons

Japanese chemists synthesised 12 vitamin K/retinoic acid hybrids that induce neuronal differentiation at 3x the potency of natural vitamin K and cross the blood-brain barrier in mice.

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May 30, 20261 reads
The IDOL Enzyme: A New Lead in Alzheimer's Research
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The IDOL Enzyme: A New Lead in Alzheimer's Research

In mouse models, removing an enzyme called IDOL from neurons cut amyloid plaques, lowered the APOE risk protein, and boosted resilience. A careful look at a promising, and very early, Alzheimer's drug target.

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May 25, 20263 reads