Tiny protein dismantles the toxic clumps behind Alzheimer’s
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St. Jude researchers revealed that midkine blocks amyloid beta from forming harmful clumps linked to Alzheimer’s. Without it, the damaging assemblies accelerate, but with it, growth halts. The finding could inspire new drugs that harness midkine’s protective power.
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Summary:

St. Jude researchers revealed that midkine blocks amyloid beta from forming harmful clumps linked to Alzheimer’s. Without it, the damaging assemblies accelerate, but with it, growth halts. The finding could inspire new drugs that harness midkine’s protective power.

Here is a different link to the academic journal publication of the study: http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41594-025-01657-8

Published on August 21, 2025.

Journal: Nature Structural and Molecular Biology