Cancer protein may offer new Alzheimer's treatments

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Cancer patients show a reduced incidence of Alzheimer's disease, a phenomenon scientists are now exploring for potential treatments. Researchers discovered that a protein produced by tumor cells, cystatin-C, protected mice with cancer from developing Alzheimer's biomarkers. This protein appears to clear toxic amyloid clumps in the brain. This early research suggests cystatin-C could offer a novel therapeutic avenue for Alzheimer's, distinct from current strategies, though human trials are still needed.


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