Blood Flow In Alzheimers Disease
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. A beta peptide, which accumulates in the brain of Alzheimer's disease patients, is thought to lead to tightening of the blood vessels and reduction of cerebral blood flood. ECE-2 may contribute to these symptoms by converting an inactive precursor to endothelin-1, which constricts blood vessels. [more...]
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