Did you know swelling caused by Amyloid plaques can trigger the symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease? Scroll down to know more. TheHealthSite.com
The formation of plaques can cause the accumulation of spheroid-shaped swellings along axons near the amyloid plaque deposits. The swellings are caused by lysosomes, which digest cellular waste. As the swelling enlarges, it can block the transmission of signals from one area of the brain to another.
Despite the decades of time and billions of dollars being invested in studying Alzheimer's disease, aspects of its development remain stubbornly mysterious.