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FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·April 19, 2022·4 min readAge and Alzheimer’s Related Brain Decline Linked to Little-Studied EnzymeThe HDAC9 enzyme appears to play a critical role in learning and neural communication. Decreased expression of HDAC9 in the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex has been noted in patients with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers say HDAC9 may be a regulator of synaptic plasticity.Read More
