260331-Maruyama-Targeting-Hands (IMAGE)

Kobe University

260331-Maruyama-Targeting-Hands

Caption

Alzheimer’s is formed by proteins in brain cells that inherently lack a stable folded structure and self-assemble into aggregates, causing them to become disordered themselves. Kobe University biochemical engineer MARUYAMA Tatsuo has now developed a strategy for intercepting these disease-causing proteins with fragments of their mirror images. The interaction can be likened to a right and a left hand fitting together, making it impossible for the left arm to grab other things.

Credit

Kobe University

Usage Restrictions

Credit must be given to the creator.

License

CC BY

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.