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An anti-depressant drug could be used to slow the onset of Alzheimer's disease, say scientists in the US.
Research into 23 people, and transgenic mice, found citalopram hampered a protein which helps to build destructive plaques in the brains of Alzheimer's patients.
Scientists said they hoped the study could help prevent the disease.
Experts said the study was "interesting" and that using an approved drug could be beneficial.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting around 496,000 people in the UK.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-27409135
Research into 23 people, and transgenic mice, found citalopram hampered a protein which helps to build destructive plaques in the brains of Alzheimer's patients.
Scientists said they hoped the study could help prevent the disease.
Experts said the study was "interesting" and that using an approved drug could be beneficial.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting around 496,000 people in the UK.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-27409135
