Brain astrocytes could play key role in pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease

Brain astrocytes could play key role in pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease:

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Astrocytes, the supporting cells of the brain, could play a significant role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. This is the first time researchers discovered a direct association between astrocytes and AD. Published in Stem Cell Reports, the study investigated the brain cell function of familial AD patients by using stem cell technologies.

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