«If we can adjust
where BACE1 cuts the precursor protein, we will have a very precise way of slowing the
buildup of
plaque in the brain, without affecting other processes,» said Song, a Psychiatry Professor and Alzheimer's researcher.
atherosclerosis A form of heart disease
where the vessels and arteries can be narrowed dangerously (threatening to clog completely) by the
buildup of fatty deposits known as
plaque.