HKUST Found a Key Plasma Protein Shedding a New Light on Treatment for Alzheimer’s

HKUST Found a Key Plasma Protein Shedding a New Light on Treatment for Alzheimer’s
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has discovered a key plasma protein, which plays an important role to incur Alzheimer’s disease. goodluz/Shutterstock
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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) discovered a key plasma protein, which plays an important role to incur Alzheimer’s disease (Alzheimer’s), hence, a new treatment strategy can be formulated accordingly so as to reduce morbidity and improve the current conditions of patients with Alzheimer.

Alzheimer’s is a common mental deteriorating disease due to aging. The disease is irreversible and cannot be cured by any currently known medical treatment. A population of 50 million people worldwide is suffering from Alzheimer’s.

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Cammy Lee has been a psychological counselor for 10 years in Hong Kong. She is also a Hong Kong registered social worker and a qualified school teacher in Scotland. She majored in biochemistry and graduated with distinction on her dissertation at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. She further pursued her interest on science, completing a health psychology degree at City University of Hong Kong. For inquiry please email: [email protected]
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