Mind & Emotions · ScienceDaily Cancer · October 7, 2026

Drug target could block brain inflammation linked to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Blocking a receptor called P2X7 significantly reduced inflammation in human brain tissue, revealing a potential new treatment strategy for neurological and psychiatric disorders. The discovery could help researchers repurpose existing drugs for conditions including traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, depression, and schizophrenia.

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