Research explores Alzheimer's and Parkinson's as potential protein transmission diseases

Professor Beata Sikorska explains how misfolded proteins can damage the brain and suggests a similar mechanism might be relevant for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, raising questions about potential protein transmission during surgery.

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tvn24Polish71d ago

Alzheimer jak choroba zakaźna? "Istnieje ryzyko przeniesienia białek podczas operacji"

Nie są wirusami ani bakteriami, nie mają DNA ani RNA, a mimo to mogą uruchamiać chorobę. Prof. Beata Sikorska tłumaczy, jak źle zwinięte białka niszczą mózg i dlaczego podobny mechanizm może mieć znaczenie także w chorobie Alzheimera i Parkinsona.

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Research explores Alzheimer's and Parkinson's as potential protein transmission diseases

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Alzheimer jak choroba zakaźna? "Istnieje ryzyko przeniesienia białek podczas operacji"

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