Alzheimer protein switches on genes

HHMI researchers have found the first evidence that indicates a cellular function for the protein that produces the brain- clogging amyloid plaque deposits that cause Alzheimer's disease. The scientists found that a fragment of the amyloid beta-protein precursor that is snipped off and remains inside cells can switch on genes.

Contact:
Jim Keeley
keeleyj@hhmi.org
301-215-8858
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

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