Scientists identify key enzyme in Alzheimer’s disease that links brain inflammation to memory loss

A research team at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) has identified a previously unknown enzyme, SIRT2, that plays a key role in memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The study, led by Director C Justin Lee, of the IBS Center for Cognition and Sociality, provides critical insights into how astrocytes contribute to cognitive decline by producing excessive amounts of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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