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Targeting the blood-brain barrier may delay progression of Alzheimer’s disease

April 13, 2010 by

Researchers may be one step closer to slowing the onset and progression of Alzheimer's disease. An animal study shows that by targeting the blood-brain barrier, researchers are able to slow the accumulation of a protein associated with the progression of the illness.

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