Disruption of “molecular glue” within our brain cells can lead to Alzheimer’s [MASSIVE]

Sticky proteins help the endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondria inside brain cells communicate with each other

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Inside our brain cells, two proteins act like molecular glue to stick two cell components — the power-packed mitochondria and the tubular endoplasmic reticulum — to each other. With the aid of these sticky proteins, the mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum can talk with one another, helping our brain cells produce energy, get rid of damaged parts, and respond to threats from the environment. Getting rid of the protein glue that sticks these two cell components together can prevent essential cell functions from running smoothly.

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