Scientists zero in on alzheimer’s gene hdac2 –the cure?
This is interesting science and it should bring hope. However, its should be noted that,Dozens of genes are being studied as potential targets and cures for Alzheimer’s disease.Drug manufacturers have developed a number of experimental HDAC inhibitor compounds but none specifically designed to target HDAC2 (the gene).The current research is being conducted on mice, and as a result, any potential cure is still years away from coming to the market.”This gene and its protein are promising targets for treating memory impairment,” Tsai said. “HDAC2 regulates the expression of a plethora of genes implicated in plasticity — the brain’s ability to change in response to experience — and memory formation.A team led by researchers at MIT’s Picower Institute for Learning and Memory has now pinpoint…
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