Newswise — Rockville, Md. (October 4, 2021)—The results of three new studies indicate there could be new treatments for Alzheimer’s and stroke. One study reveals a possible link between gum disease and Alzheimer’s. Two other studies explore how the substance sovateltide shows promise for treating neurodegenerative disorders. The research data will be presented virtually October 4–7 at the Seventeenth International Conference on Endothelin (ET-17) hosted and organized by the American Physiological Society.
Chronic Gum Disease Linked to Onset of Alzheimer’s Disease
A cross-institutional team of researchers investigated the impact of gum disease on the ET system. Scientists found that gum disease activates the ET system, leading to a decrease in senescence markers, which then causes cell death. These findings seem to indicate gum disease may contribute to the disruption…
