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Researchers find enzyme plays much larger role in preventing neurodegenerative diseases
February 1, 2024 by NewsBot
Axon damage is an early sign of neurodegenerative diseases like, ALS, Alzheimer's, Huntington's and Parkinson's. Researchers found that nicotinamide nucleotide adenylyl transferase 2, or NMNAT2, can play an important role in keeping axons healthy and functional as people age.