The neuronal sortillin-related receptor SORL1 is genetically associated with Alzheimer Disease
One of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s Disease is a sticky substance known as amyloid which clumps brain cells together and causes cellular death. Therefore, it is of particular interest that a gene has been discovered, SORL1 which seems to be a key component in the patient’s who develop this substance. Of course, Alzheimer’s is not just a genetic illness, but a combination of potential genes, lifestyle and diet.
Work will continue on this significant discovery. Identification may lead to treatment of this devastating disease.
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