Científicos japoneses identifican grupos de proteínas que podrían desencadenar la enfermedad de Alzheimer

Investigadores japoneses han identificado una nueva semilla de la proteína beta-amiloide. El descubrimiento podría conducir a una terapia en etapa temprana para la enfermedad neurodegenerativa.

Según The Japan Times, científicos japoneses han identificado grupos de proteínas que se cree que desencadenan la enfermedad de Alzheimer. El descubrimiento involucra una nueva semilla de la proteína beta-amiloide. Los investigadores afirman que esto podría conducir a una terapia en etapa temprana para la enfermedad neurodegenerativa. El hallazgo fue reportado el 21 de julio de 2026.

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