Protein can nurture or devastate brain cells, depending on its 'friends'

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have uncovered new insights into the "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" nature of a protein that stimulates stem-cell maturation in the brain but, paradoxically, can also lead to nerve-cell damage.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news145627332.html">Protein can nurture or devastate brain cells, depending on its 'friends'</a></p> <p>Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have uncovered new insights into the "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" nature of a protein that stimulates stem-cell maturation in the brain but, paradoxically, can also lead to nerve-cell damage.</p>