Hereditary Alzheimer’s: Blood marker for defective neuronal connections rises early

Hereditary Alzheimer's: Blood marker for defective neuronal connections rises early

Source: ScienceDaily

Individuals with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease show altered blood levels indicating damaged neuronal contacts as early as 11 years before the expected onset of dementia symptoms. This is evident in the levels of the protein 'beta-synuclein'.

Individuals with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease show altered blood levels indicating damaged neuronal contacts as early as 11 years before the expected onset of dementia symptoms. This is evident in the levels of the protein "beta-sy… [5808 chars]

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