Key cellular auto-cleaning mechanism mediates formation of plaques in Alzheimer's brain

Autophagy, a key cellular auto-cleaning mechanism, mediates the formation of amyloid beta plaques, one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease. It might be a potential drug target for the treatment of the disease, concludes new research. The study sheds light on the metabolism of amyloid beta, and its role in neurodegeneration and memory loss.