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Inhibition of the PREP enzyme was successful in stopping the progression of frontotemporal dementia in a mouse model of the disea. It also reduced the accumulation of Tau protein in neurons, which is typical of dementias.

The novel anti-inflammatory prodrugs developed in the study can utilise the membrane transporter LAT1 in the brain. This enhances the transport of drugs into brain cells.

Regulatory and health technology assessment agencies, academic institutions and patient organisations from six EU countries take part in the new project funded by the Horizon Europe Programme. UEF is one of the partners.

Being one of our most common plastics, polyethylene is used for a variety of purposes, for example as packaging material.

According to the researchers, the scope of GMP and ERA regulation is limited, and they do not prevent the release of pharmaceuticals into the environment along the manufacturing supply chain.

The most important factors predicting glycemic control include prior glucose levels, duration of type 2 diabetes, and the patient’s existing anti-diabetic medicines.

14 new doctoral researchers will begin their studies in the shared doctoral researcher position system of the UEF in 2023.

The festive atmosphere of the doctoral conferment ceremony held in Kuopio last June can now be revisited via a commemorative book, and via a video of the entire ceremonial conferment of degrees.

Inhibition of the COQ8 protein could be beneficial in the treatment of diseases such as cancer. COQ8 is needed for the biosynthesis of coenzyme Q, also known as ubiquinone.