A pituitary hormone has a key role in Alzheimer's disease.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
Alzheimer’s disease is a disabling condition that disproportionately occurs after menopause. A study in mice shows that increased levels of follicle-stimulating hormone lead to characteristics of the disease — and that blocking action of this hormone prevents those features from developing.