Role of iron in brain development, aging, and neurodegenerative diseases.

Qiqi Gao, Yiyang Zhou, Yu Chen, Wei Hu, Wenwen Jin, Chunting Zhou, Hao Yuan, Jianshun Li, Zhenlang Lin, Wei Lin

Department of Pediatrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China. · pubmed

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Abstract

It is now understood that iron crosses the blood-brain barrier

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Research summary

The paper claims that iron plays a crucial role in brain development and its dysregulation is linked to neurodegenerative diseases. This research is relevant as it explores the underlying mechanisms of aging and neurodegeneration, potentially addressing root causes rather than just symptoms.

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