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Berkeley Lab scientists have engineered a universal, highly sensitive technique for detecting misfolded proteins in biological fluids. This groundbreaking nanoscience capability could help pinpoint Alzheimer’s in its early stages and enable researchers to discover new therapies for this devastating disease.
When a protein doesn’t fold into its normal shape, it also doesn’t perform its normal functions. This disruption in behavior could lead to proteins that aggregate into plaques or deposits and become toxic to cells. In Alzheimer’s disease, aggregates of a protein called beta-amyloid form in the central nervous system, causing damage to cells in the brain and triggering dementia.
An analytical capability for measuring tiny clusters of these proteins—before irreversible damage occurs—would be a powerful tool in the early detection of Alzheimer’s and other misfolded protein diseases. However, despite significant research efforts, there are currently no diagnostic tools available to selectively detect small-scale aggregates of misfolded proteins in biological fluids, such as blood or spinal fluid. Continue to read: floridabiotechnews.com
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