Alzheimer’s Reversed By Ionophore Within Days In Mouse Models

Scientists report a remarkable improvement in Alzheimer’s transgenic mice following treatment with a new drug. The study, published by Cell Press in the July 10th issue of the journal Neuron, provides the first demonstration that an ionophore, a compound that transports metal ions across cell membranes, can elicit rapid and pronounced improvement in neuropathology and cognitive function in mouse models of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD).

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