Tag: Houston Methodist
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Alzheimer’s Disease Hijacks Brain-Fat Communication and Metabolism
Overview: A new link between Alzheimer’s and metabolic health Alzheimer’s disease is widely known for its impact on memory and cognition, but a growing body of research is revealing deeper consequences for the body’s metabolic systems. A recent study from Houston Methodist highlights how Alzheimer’s disease may hijack the brain’s communication with fat tissue, a…
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Fat May Secretly Fuel Alzheimer’s: Obesity Tied to Brain Plaque via Adipose Vesicles
Obesity, tiny messengers, and a potential Alzheimer’s link In a pioneering study from Houston Methodist, researchers propose that adipose-derived extracellular vesicles—tiny, cell-to-cell messengers circulating in the body—may signal the brain to form amyloid-β plaques, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. Published on October 2 in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, the work…
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Fat Signals: Adipose-Derived Vesicles May Fuel Alzheimer’s in Obesity
Fat signals and a hidden link to Alzheimer’s disease A landmark, first-of-its-kind study from Houston Methodist suggests that adipose-derived extracellular vesicles—tiny, membrane-bound messengers released by fat tissue—can influence the formation of amyloid-β plaques, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. The research, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association on October 2, points…
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Fat-Derived Vesicles May Secretly Fuel Alzheimer’s: New Houston Methodist Findings
Fat-Dat-Derived Vesicles and Alzheimer’s: A Hidden Link Between Fat and the Brain A first-of-its-kind study from Houston Methodist uncovers a potential mechanism by which adipose tissue—body fat—may influence the brain’s vulnerability to Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers show that adipose-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs), tiny cell-to-cell messengers, carry lipid cargo that can signal the aggregation of amyloid-β…
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Tiny Treatment System Targets Neuroinflammation in the Brain
Introduction to Neuroinflammation Neuroinflammation is increasingly recognized as a critical factor in a variety of detrimental brain disorders, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. It refers to the inflammation of the nervous tissue and can lead to neuronal dysfunction and death. Recent advancements in research have shed light on innovative treatments aimed at combating this issue,…