Brain cells called pericytes become a player in Alzheimer's, other diseases
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - 03:30
in Health & Medicine
Cells in the brain called pericytes that have not been high on the list of targets for treating diseases like Alzheimer's may play a more crucial role in the development of neurodegenerative diseases than has been realized. The findings, published in Neuron, cast the pericyte in a surprising new role as a key player shaping blood flow in the brain and protecting sensitive brain tissue from harmful substances.