a: Amyloid ~
b: sticky gum
What:
"Researchers in our lab are currently studying Alzheimer's disease. In Alzheimer's disease you have a deposition of plaque which is called amyloid. Amyloid is like a sticky gum that gets into the brain. The graphic also shows microglia. Microglia are the clean-up crew for the brain. When they go in to clean this up, they start producing IL-1, TF alpha, and IL-6."
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Writer: Adam Kaplin, MD PhD
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Date: Nov 13 2016 4:04 AM
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