Nanoyarn Protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease
23 December 2007In Alzheimer’s disease the amyloid protein molecule clumps together and form deposits or plaques. These deposits or plaques are insoluble filament and these damages nerve cells and thus interrupts brain network. One person in 20 of those above 65 years is effected by lost memories due to Alzheimer’s disease.
Recently a research team from Cambridge University have found out the reason of forming such insoluble clumps and have observed similar phenomenon in diabetes and Parkinson’s disease.
As the protein linked with Alzheimer’s disease is very strong and stable, researchers were inspired to design the new nanoyarn that could be used for various applications such as bullet proof vests, medical sutures, parachutes and super strong nets.
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