Discovered a molecule that restricts the ability of the brain

Canadian researchers have identified a molecule switch in the brain, which can "accelerate" subcortical substance, thereby improving its ability to store and remember information. Getting rid of this molecule, they were able to increase the productivity of the brain.

Specialists of the canadian McGill University (McGill University) and owned by the clinic (McGill University Health Centre) found a molecule that limits the performance of the brain. Scientists hope that their discovery will help in the treatment of diseases associated with the nervous system, for example, autism spectrum disorders and Alzheimer's disease.

Previous studies have shown that production of new molecules is essential for storing memories in the brain. If you block their production, the process of formation of new memories stop. The results of our study show that the brain is an important protein that limits the production of molecules necessary for memory formation. Blocking it will allow the brain to store more information — scientists quoted by the Daily Mail newspaper.





A study on mice showed that blocking of the desired molecules is a protein called FXR1P (Fragile X Related Protein 1). His selective deletion of certain parts of the brain initiated the generation of new molecules that strengthened the connections between brain cells and improved memory in rodents.

FXR1P gave a surprising result. Still nobody could determine his role. Our discovery has provided fundamental knowledge about the process of information processing by the brain. It can help in the understanding and treatment of brain diseases. Further work in this direction can give no less interesting results.

Next, the researchers plan to find the components responsible for the ability of FXR1P to block certain molecules. This will give the controls the brain.

 

Source: hi-news.ru