11.12.2008
Anasthetic May Enable Alzheimer's Antecedent to Thrive
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Isoflurane
The gas isoflurane, a commonly used anesthetic, is now being associated with stimulating the growth of amyloid proteins in the brain according to new research by a team at Massachusetts General Hospital led by Zhongcong Xie, MD., PhD.
The implications could be profound.
Labels: General, Massachusetts, neurology, Xie
