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Boston Biomedical Research Institute


Green tea chemical combined with another may hold promise for treatment of brain disorders

Scientists at Boston Biomedical Research Institute discovered that combining EGCG and DAPH-12 can prevent and destroy various protein structures known as amyloids, which are primary culprits in fatal brain disorders. The study may contribute to future therapies for Alzheimer's, Huntington's, and Parkinson's diseases.

SourceBoston Biomedical Research Institute·JournalNature Chemical Biology·DateDec 3, 2009