Study identifies small molecules mimicking key brain growth factor
Monday, April 19, 2010 - 19:28
in Biology & Nature
Stanford University School of Medicine researchers have identified several small molecules that mimic a key but cumbersome protein in the brain, a discovery that could open the door to new therapies for a variety of brain disorders. The protein, designated by the acronym BDNF, is known to be involved in important brain functions that include memory and learning.