Newswise — A lack of a protein in the brain that keeps our tissues healthy as we age is linked to Alzheimer’s disease, according to recent research from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).
Early detection of the deficiency of Interleukin 33 (IL-33) with clinical interventions could help the brain age in a healthier way to prevent degenerative diseases, according to the paper, which was published today in Molecular Psychiatry.
The findings showed that IL-33 was critical for removal of what senior author Yahuan Lou, PhD, described as “garbage” from brains, keeping cells healthier for a longer period of time, and helping minimize damage over time. Lou is a professor in the Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences at UTHealth School of Dentistry. Corresponding author is João L. de Quevedo, MD, PhD, professor in the Louis A. Faillace, MD,…
