研究人员将阿尔茨海默氏病与疹子病毒联系起来,提出了治疗的新途径。 Researchers link Alzheimer's disease to herpes virus, suggesting a new path for treatments.

匹兹堡大学的研究人员发现阿尔茨海默氏病与疹子简单病毒-1(HSV-1)之间的联系。 Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh found a link between Alzheimer's disease and the herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1). 该研究显示,在阿尔茨海默氏病中经常被认为有害的Tau蛋白首先保护大脑不受病毒的侵害,但后来可能会造成脑损伤。 The study shows that the tau protein, which is often seen as harmful in Alzheimer's, initially protects the brain from the virus but may later contribute to brain damage. 这种发现可能导致针对感染和大脑免疫反应的新治疗,并为进一步研究其他神经退化性疾病的类似机制开辟了途径。 This discovery could lead to new treatments targeting infections and the brain's immune response, and opens avenues for further research into similar mechanisms in other neurodegenerative diseases.