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New non-toxic molecules treatment

November 3 , 2024 19 days 84 0
  • Scientists at the Agharkar Research Institute in Pune have developed new non-toxic molecules for treating Alzheimer’s disease.
  • The team utilised a combination of synthetic, computational, and in vitro studies that could be effective in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.
  • Alzheimer occurs due to an imbalance in certain hormones.
  • It is the most common form of dementia and affects 60 to 70 percent of the 55 million people worldwide.
  • The newly developed molecules were found to effectively target cholinesterase enzymes, enhancing the availability of acetylcholine, which is crucial for memory and learning.

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