Monash University study finds copper-delivering drug Cu(ATSM) reduces Alzheimer's proteins and improves memory in lab tests
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15 June 2026
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Monash University researchers have discovered that a copper-delivering drug called Cu(ATSM) significantly reduces toxic Alzheimer's proteins (amyloid-beta and tau) and improves long-term spatial memory in laboratory experiments. The study, published in ACS Chemical Neuroscience, demonstrates that the compound crosses the blood-brain barrier to deliver copper, which helps clear protein aggregates associated with Alzheimer's disease. The findings suggest a potential new therapeutic approach for Alzheimer's disease, though further research is needed before human clinical trials.
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· 1 pulledLead author Dr Jae Pyun (left), senior author Professor Joseph Nicolazzo (right).
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