Buildup of Amyloid in Brain Blood Vessels Promotes Early Cognitive Impairment

    Alzheimer's is a neurodegenerative disease that is a form of dementia. It affects individuals by impairing their cognitive abilities, making it hard for many to continue to live their lives in a normal fashion.
    Researchers at Stony Brook University recently discovered that a buildup of the protein amyloid β can lead to early stages of Alzheimer's Disease. When the protein builds up into large amounts of amyloid, the neurons they surround die. Researchers also discovered that cerebrovascular amyloid instead of amyloid plaques is what causes the onset of early "cognitive decline". They believe one of the keys to treating or finding a cure for Alzheimer's is through preventing the harm that the amyloid protein causes to its surrounding neuronal cells.
   Considering how widely Alzheimer affects Americans (especially those that are older), I believe this article provides a reasonable conclusion as to what should be done to help patients suffering from this disease. With more research into the protein amyloid β, it's possible to find a cure or even make way into finding a better treatment for Alzheimer's and maybe even other diseases.




http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131127170101.htm