New research promising for improving brain cell survival after brain injury
>scientists
at >melbourne's
Howard Florey Institute have found a protein in the brain that can save neurons
from dying after experiencing traumatic brain injury from incidents such as
stroke, car accidents and falls.
The team, led by Professor Seong-Seng Tan, has discovered that this naturally
occurring protein, called BP5, is produced more than usual in brain cells after
they have experienced traumatic injury
because this protein is "over-expressed", it can prevent the neuron's cells from
dying, thus reducing brain damage.
"BP5's pattern of expression indicates that it allows neurons to survive in a stressed environment," Prof Tan said.
"This treatment to prevent brain damage has wide application and could be given to car accident and assault victi
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1 comment:
I hope it works! There is a lot of hope for brain injury repair and recovery through various medications, exercises, and so on. Every time I read about another study I keep my fingers crossed that soon we will have the ability to make a huge step forward with brain injury reversal.
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