Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAstroCapsules could help people with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s (PA Wire)A new system, AstroCapsules, has been developed to deliver tiny capsules containing anti-inflammatory proteins to specific parts of the brain. These capsules are made from a safe gel and contain brain cells called astrocytes, which contribute to healthy brain function. The system aims to combat age-related inflammation associated with neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. When astrocytes are armed with the anti-inflammatory protein IL-1Ra and encapsulated, they significantly reduce brain inflammation. Studies in rodents showed that AstroCapsules could be stably implanted, withstand immune rejection, and secrete IL-1Ra, offering a promising new approach for treating these debilitating diseases. In fullTiny capsules for fighting brain inflammation may lead to new Alzheimer’s treatmentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
How delivering protein capsules direct to the brain could help treat Alzheimer’s
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAstroCapsules could help people with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s (PA Wire)A new system, AstroCapsules, has been developed to deliver tiny capsules containing anti-inflammatory proteins to specific parts of the brain. These capsules are made from a safe gel and contain brain cells called astrocytes, which contribute to healthy brain function. The system aims to combat age-related inflammation associated with neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. When astrocytes are armed with the anti-inflammatory protein IL-1Ra and encapsulated, they significantly reduce brain inflammation. Studies in rodents showed that AstroCapsules could be stably implanted, withstand immune rejection, and secrete IL-1Ra, offering a promising new approach for treating these debilitating diseases. In fullTiny capsules for fighting brain inflammation may lead to new Alzheimer’s treatmentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
