So far it’s only in mice, but a promising drug from a Salk Institute laboratory has shown the ability to not only reverse the effects of Alzheimer’s and memory loss, but to improve memory and other tests for cognition. In addition, older mice receiving the drug also displayed more robust motor movement, and based on gene expression monitoring, showed physiological aspects more similar to young mice, including increased energy metabolism, reduced brain inflammation and reduced levels of oxidized fatty acids in the brain. The laboratory hopes to being human trials next year.
Links to articles about the work, as well as the published study, have been posted in both Aging and Alzheimers > Treatment > Drugs:
Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug Shows Anti-Aging Effects
Experimental drug targeting Alzheimer’s disease shows anti-aging effects
Published study:
A comprehensive multiomics approach toward understanding the relationship between aging and dementia
