Discovery by Gladstone Researchers Stops the Detrimental Effects of Blood-Brain Barrier Leaks (IMAGE)

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Discovery by Gladstone Researchers Stops the Detrimental Effects of Blood-Brain Barrier Leaks

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In this image, a leaky brain blood vessel exposes the brain to the blood clotting factor fibrinogen creating a toxic environment for brain cells. Gladstone researchers have developed a new antibody to target these toxic blood leaks in the brain and protect against neurodegeneration.

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Image: Ella Maru Studio

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