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Blood platelet factor 4: the elixir of brain rejuvenation

Author: José M. Izquierdo

Published in: Molecular Neurodegeneration | Issue 1/2024

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Aging is invariably associated with some form of cognitive impairment. Three recently published articles in Nature family journals from independent groups reported that the plasma levels of platelet factor four (PF4) are negatively associated with brain aging and neurodegeneration phenotypes and positively associated with cognitive performance, brain rejuvenation and health. These studies identify a humble blood-derived chemokine as a potential elixir of brain youth. …

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Title: Blood platelet factor 4: the elixir of brain rejuvenation
Author: José M. Izquierdo
Publication date: 01-12-2024
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Heparin
Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
Published in: Molecular Neurodegeneration / Issue 1/2024
Electronic ISSN: 1750-1326
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13024-023-00681-w

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Blood platelet factor 4: the elixir of brain rejuvenation

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