In Alzheimer’s disease, the immune system mistakenly targets plaques and tangles, causing it to overreact and release inflammatory cytokines that damage the brain.

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• Person: Not available Organization: Cedars-Sinai
  A Double-Edged Sword: Inflammation and Your Health - Cedars-Sinai

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• A Double-Edged Sword: Inflammation and Your Health - Cedars-Sinai www.cedars-sinai.org Cedars-Sinai via serper

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• Alzheimer's disease concept
• brain concept
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