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Alzheimer's-associated enzyme can disrupt neural activity in the brain
06-17-2007 · EurekAlert!An enzyme involved in the formation of the amyloid-beta protein associated with Alzheimer's disease can also alter the mechanism by which signals are transmitted between brain cells, the disruption of which can cause seizures. These findings from researchers at the MassGeneral Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders may explain the increased incidence of seizures in Alzheimer's patients, and suggest that potential treatments that block this enzyme may alleviate their occurrence
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