Blood Pressure Medication May Have Application for Alzheimer’s

Angiotensin-converting enzyme, better known as a blood pressure lowering ACE inhibitor, is a naturally occurring protein found in tissues throughout the body. ACE inhibitors widen blood vessels by limiting activity of the AC enzyme. Recently, Cedars-Sinai scientists discovered that they could enhance immune response and attack beta-amyloid plaque in Alzheimer's by targeting this enzyme.

Multitudes of middle-aged and elderly people take ACE...

Source: Carol Bradley Bursack's SharePosts - March 4, 2014 Category: Dementia Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs