Protein aggregates save cells during aging
Max Planck Scientists identify new role of protein aggregates in neurodegeneration
12-May-2015 -
Aging is a complex biological process which is accompanied by an increasing number of toxic protein aggregates in the cells. Scientists consider them the cause of various neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's, Huntington's and Parkinson's disease. However, their exact role remains ...
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