Researchers Identify Novel Protein Forms Associated with Alzheimer's Disease

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Published: 2026-11-09
Category: science
Source: Karolinska Institutet (citing Nature Communications)
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Scientists from Karolinska Institutet, the University of Sheffield, and the University of Cambridge have identified two distinct forms of amyloid-beta protein. These forms may play different roles in Alzheimer's disease progression. The study, published in Nature Communications, also suggests a previously known protein could counteract their formation, potentially opening new avenues for therapeutic development.

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