Blood Brain Barrier Query Results
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Stem Cell Gene Therapy Shows Promise in ALS Trial
Click here to view original web page at Stem Cell Gene Therapy Shows Promise in ALS Trial Cedars-Sinai investigators have developed an investigational therapy using support cells and a protective protein that can be delivered past the blood-brain barrier. This combined stem cell and gene therapy can potentially protect diseased motor neurons in the spinal … Continue reading “Stem Cell Gene Therapy Shows Promise in ALS Trial”
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West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute expands groundbreaking Alzheimer’s research in latest trial
Click here to view original web page at West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute expands groundbreaking Alzheimer’s research in latest trial Ali Rezai, M.D., and team review the precise area of the brain where the blood-brain barrier will temporarily open, allowing drug therapy to enter. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute … Continue reading “West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute expands groundbreaking Alzheimer’s research in latest trial”
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West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute expands groundbreaking Alzheimer’s research in latest trial
Click here to view original web page at West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute expands groundbreaking Alzheimer’s research in latest trial Study the first to combine focused ultrasound with antibody therapy across blood-brain barrier MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) has launched a first-in-the-world clinical trial pairing focused ultrasound treatment … Continue reading “West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute expands groundbreaking Alzheimer’s research in latest trial”
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New Role for Blood-Brain Barrier in Neuron Function and Damage
Click here to view original web page at New Role for Blood-Brain Barrier in Neuron Function and Damage Summary: The signals that originate in the cells of the blood-brain barrier also play a direct role in controlling what happens to the neurons the barrier is protecting. Source: Buck Institute While the role of the blood-brain … Continue reading “New Role for Blood-Brain Barrier in Neuron Function and Damage”
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Alzheimer’s Brain Barrier Damage Theory Could Pave Way for New Treatments
Click here to view original web page at Alzheimer’s Brain Barrier Damage Theory Could Pave Way for New Treatments Summary: Lipids entering the brain as a result of damage to the blood-brain barrier may be a determining cause of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers say simple lifestyle changes could reduce Alzheimer’s risks by reducing the impact on … Continue reading “Alzheimer’s Brain Barrier Damage Theory Could Pave Way for New Treatments”
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A Gatekeeper Molecule for the Blood‒Brain Barrier
Click here to view original web page at A Gatekeeper Molecule for the Blood‒Brain Barrier The brain is composed of billions of neurons—vulnerable cells that require a protective environment to function properly. This delicate environment is protected by 400 miles of specialized vasculature designed to limit which substances come into contact with the brain. This … Continue reading “A Gatekeeper Molecule for the Blood‒Brain Barrier”