Summary: In so much technical jargon, Travis summarizes the beta-amyloid protein. When this protein fragment builds up, Alzheimer's is directly related and a probable outcome of this build up. The way ibuprofen affects the brain could fix these build ups and ultimately change the way Alzheimer's is related. It would be able to protect the brain and potentially fight against Alzheimer's.
Key Facts:
"A leading theory proposes reducing in-brain buildup of a protein fragment known as beta-amyloid."
"Ibuprofen, the common nonprescription drug, may lessen abnormal accumulation of beta-amyloid." "While this finding supports previous data indicating that ibuprofen and other nonsterodial anti-inflammatory drugs slow or prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease, researchers say it also open up a new way to think about how ibuprofen protects the brain."
"There's plenty of evidence that inflammation within the brain, prompted by amyloid deposits, activates immune cells and elicits harmful substances that destroy nerve cells."
Travis, John. "Ibuprofen Cuts Alzheimer Protein Build-up." JSTOR. Society for Science
& the Public, 12 Aug. 2000. Web. 31 Jan. 2015. <http://www.jstor.org/stable/3981212>.
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