BBC News - 22 August 2010
A protein produced in cases of rheumatoid arthritis appears to protect against the development of Alzheimer's disease, US scientists have said.
A protein produced in cases of rheumatoid arthritis appears to protect against the development of Alzheimer's disease, US scientists have said.
In the Journal of Alzheimer's Research study, mice with memory loss given the protein fared better in tests.
A synthetic version of GM-CSF protein is already used as a cancer treatment.
UK experts said the study was "an important first step" and tests were needed to see if the drug worked for people with Alzheimer's.
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