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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The liver can contribute to the risk of Alzheimer's by failing to provide the essential fats needed for the brain, according to a recent US study.
The study was conducted by researchers from the School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. The researchers said the liver produces a class of fats called plasmogens, which are an integral part of cell membranes in the brain, adding that low levels of these fats linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Plasmogens are transported in the blood in the form of fat proteins, which also carry cholesterol and other fats to cells and tissues of the body, including the brain.
The researchers developed three indicators to measure the amount of lipids associated. If levels are low in the bloodstream, they are associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, moderate cognitive impairment, complete cognitive function, and other vital signs of neurodegenerative disease.
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The researchers found that low levels of plasmogens were associated with increased levels of Tau in the brain, a sign of Alzheimer's disease.
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