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Neurodegenerative brain disorders are a major burden in our society, such as Alzheimer´s disease. In order to repair or prevent such diseases, drugs are designed which enter the brain, but the blood-brain barrier limits their entry and the search for alternative pathways is important. Recently, we r...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8848595/
データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）
Navigating the Desert of Alzheimer's Disease: Intranasal Neprilysin
Alzheimer's disease is a perplexing desert of cognitive decline, with amyloid-beta plaques forming treacherous sand dunes that block the flow of information. This study explores a novel approach to combatting these plaques, utilizing intranasal delivery of neprilysin, an enzyme that breaks down amyloid-beta.
The researchers demonstrated that intranasal neprilysin effectively eliminated amyloid-beta plaques in transgenic Alzheimer's disease mice. They propose various methods for delivering neprilysin through the nasal passage, including pure enzyme, cell-loaded platelets, and collagen-embedded formulations. The study delves into the anatomical structure of the nasal pathway, highlighting its potential as a bypass for the blood-brain barrier, which often hinders drug delivery to the brain.
A Glimpse of Hope in the Desert
The study's findings offer a glimmer of hope in the desert of Alzheimer's research. However, the authors caution that this approach may trigger compensatory mechanisms, potentially leading to the amyloid-beta cascade hypothesis failing. This highlights the need for continued research to explore the long-term implications and optimize intranasal delivery of neprilysin.
Navigating the Desert: A Camel's Guidance
While this research presents exciting possibilities, it's important to remember that Alzheimer's disease is a complex condition. Intranasal neprilysin may offer a promising path forward, but further research is essential to ensure its safety and efficacy in humans.
Dr. Camel's Conclusion
This research journey through the desert of Alzheimer's disease suggests that intranasal delivery of neprilysin could offer a new way to combat amyloid-beta plaques. However, further research is needed to understand the full implications of this approach and determine its effectiveness in human patients.
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- Date Revised 2022-03-09
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