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Blocks GRK2, Extends Mouse Alzheimer Survival

6/8/2026

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  • Professor Ursula Quitterer of ETH Zurich developed Compound 10 to block GRK2 aggregation in Alzheimer’s disease.
  • In mouse Alzheimer models, Compound 10 stopped GRK2 aggregation, restored mitochondria, lowered amyloid-beta, and kept neurons alive.
  • Treated mice survived longer, showed delayed neurodegeneration, improved heart function, and exhibited less greying fur.
  • The team patented Compound 10 and is seeking partners for safety testing and clinical trials, offering a mechanism unlike current Alzheimer drugs.