Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease: Central Nervous System delivery of intranasal insulin: Mechanisms of uptake and effects on cognition
Research in mice suggests that an intra-nasal spray containing insulin could improve memory and thinking skills. The research was published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease on 30 July 2015.
Dr Simon Ridley, Head of Research at Alzheimer’s Research UK, says
“There is an interplay between diabetes and dementia, but researchers are still trying to untangle the biological processes that may link the two conditions. Previous small studies in people with mild memory problems have suggested some benefit of an intra-nasal spray containing insulin and this study shows that this approach can improve some aspects of memory and thinking in mice. While this study adds to our knowledge about the role therapeutic insulin could play in brain health, it will be important to see the results of ongoing larger trials in people, before we can draw conclusions about the impact on dementia symptoms. With 850,000 people in the UK living with dementia, it is vital that we remain committed to understanding the brain diseases that cause the condition and accelerate progress towards new treatments.”
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For further information, or to speak with Dr Simon Ridley, please contact Emma O’Brien, Science Communications Officer at Alzheimer’s Research UK on 0300 111 5 666, 07741 310488 or email press@alzheimersresearchuk.org
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