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Breakthrough Study Links Glycogen to Alzheimer's Treatment

7/3/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the Buck Institute uncovers that glycogen, a sugar stored in brain cells, plays a crucial role in the buildup of tau proteins associated with Alzheimer’s and dementia. By boosting glycogen phosphorylase (GlyP) activity, researchers have discovered a promising avenue to reduce tau accumulation and enhance brain function, paving the way for innovative treatments against neurodegeneration.

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A groundbreaking study from the Buck Institute uncovers that glycogen, a sugar stored in brain cells, plays a crucial role in the buildup of tau proteins associated with Alzheimer’s and dementia. By boosting glycogen phosphorylase (GlyP) activity, researchers have discovered a promising avenue to reduce tau accumulation and enhance brain function, paving the way for innovative treatments against neurodegeneration.