Study links nanoparticles to oxidative stress and neuron death

Date 23rd, Jul 2024
Source Phys.org - Scientific News Websites

DESCRIPTION

Researchers at the University of Kentucky have a better understanding of the regulation of extracellular vesicles by oxidative stress and how these vesicles spread oxidative stress and may damage neurons. Extracellular vesicles are nanoparticles released by all cell types that help transport information between cells.