It’s complicated: Benefits and toxicity of anti-prion antibodies in the brain

Immunotherapy to ameliorate neurodegeneration by targeting brain protein aggregates with antibodies is an area of intense investigation. A new study examines seemingly contradictory earlier results of targeting the prion protein and proposes a cautionary way forward to further test related therapeutic approaches.

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January 28, 2016 | Categories: Biology, Neuroscience Research | Tags: cell biology, Genetics, health, immunology, medicine, neurobiology, neurology, peer reviewed, public health, science | Leave a comment