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Protein from the liver may cause Alzheimer’s disease in the brain, study finds

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Amyloid protein made in the liver can cause neurodegeneration in the brain, according to a new study. Since the protein is thought to be a key contributor to development of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the results suggest that the liver may play an important role in the onset or progression of the disease.

Source: ScienceDaily.com