Marfan syndrome increases risk of brain alterations

A study by the Institut de Neurociències of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (INc-UAB) reveals that inflammation associated with Marfan syndrome increases vulnerability to neurological diseases and complications following strokes, as demonstrated in animal models.

Published in Redox Biology, the research highlights that Marfan syndrome, a genetic disorder affecting approximately 1 in 5,000 people and primarily known for its cardiovascular complications, also has an impact on brain…

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