Protein injection hope for Alzheimer's

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Protein injection hope for Alzheimer's

Scientists believe injections of a natural protein may lessen the symptoms and progress of Alzheimer's dementia after promising early trials in mice.

The treatment - IL 33 - appeared to improve memory and help clear and prevent brain deposits similar to those seen in people with Alzheimer's.

Tentative human studies of the treatment will soon begin, but experts say it will take many years to know if it could help patients in real life.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-36070987

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