Experimental drug may stop toxic protein accumulation

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Share on PinterestAn experimental drug has slowed down neurodegeneration in fruit flies, suggesting it may be promising in treating Alzheimer’s disease. Image credit: Raymond Forbes LLC/Stocksy.Scientists have developed a new drug that targets two key regions of the tau protein, a major contributor to Alzheimer’s disease.The drug, a peptide inhibitor called RI-AG03, successfully prevented the build-up of toxic tau proteins in both laboratory and fruit fly studies.Although further research is necessary, including clinical trials in humans, this research contributes to the advancement of…

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