Enzyme Known For Generating Toxic Brain Plaques In Alzheimer's Disease Also Causes Additional Memory And Cognitive Deficits

The underlying causes of Alzheimer's disease are not fully understood, but a good deal of evidence points to the accumulation of β-amyloid, a protein that's toxic to nerve cells. β-amyloid is formed by the activity of several enzymes, including one called BACE1. Most Alzheimer's disease patients have elevated levels of BACE1, which in turn leads to more brain-damaging β-amyloid protein... via Health News from Medical News Today Read More Here..