Phrases with «brain plaques»

The phrase "brain plaques" refers to abnormal clumps of substances that build up in the brain. These plaques can cause damage to the brain cells, and are often associated with conditions like Alzheimer's disease. Full definition

Sentences with «brain plaques»

  • The research focused on the biomarkers involved in the buildup of brain plaques in the caudate and hippocampus. (techtimes.com)
  • In addition to speeding up the development of brain plaques associated with Alzheimer's, a gene variant known as APOE4 also makes tau tangles — another signature of the disease — worse, researchers report online September 20 in Nature. (sciencenews.org)
  • For one, it would give them three specific biological markers to hone in on: The buildup of beta amyloid and tau proteins, which cause brain plaques associated with Alzheimer's, and brain nerve cell death. (fortune.com)
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