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New Research Uncovers Metal Ions' Role in Alzheimer's Treatment

3/10/2026

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Oregon State University researchers led by Marilyn Rampersad Mackiewicz observed that metal ions influence amyloid-? protein clumping using a real-time molecular measurement method.
They demonstrated that certain chelators disrupt the aggregation.
Their findings were published in ACS Omega.
Mackiewicz stated the research could inform the development of targeted Alzheimer’s treatments.

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Oregon State University researchers led by Marilyn Rampersad Mackiewicz observed that metal ions influence amyloid-? protein clumping using a real-time molecular measurement method.
They demonstrated that certain chelators disrupt the aggregation.
Their findings were published in ACS Omega.
Mackiewicz stated the research could inform the development of targeted Alzheimer’s treatments.