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NLRP3 inflammasome

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·November 20, 2019·4 min read

Inflammatory processes drive progression of Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases

The NLPR3 inflammasome and the inflammatory response it triggers play a critical role in the emergence of tau pathology.

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Featured Genetics

·February 16, 2015·3 min read

Scientists Uncover Marvel Molecule that Could Lead to Treatments for Inflammatory Diseases

Researchers have discovered a molecule, MCC950, which suppresses the NLRP3 inflammasome.