of

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Their research shows that a specific part of the antibody, known as the 'Fc fragment', is crucial for activating microglia -- the immune cells of the brain -, which then begin clearing these toxic deposits.

From Science Daily

This study provides the first clear explanation of how this type of therapy functions, resolving long-standing questions and offering guidance for developing safer and more effective Alzheimer's treatments.

From Science Daily

"Our study is the first to clearly demonstrate how this anti-amyloid antibody therapy works in Alzheimer's disease. We show that the therapy's efficacy relies on the antibody's Fc fragment, which activates microglia to effectively clear amyloid plaques," says Dr. Giulia Albertini, co-first author of the study.

From Science Daily

"The Fc fragment works as an anchor that microglia latch onto when they are near plaques, as a consequence of which these cells are reprogrammed to clear plaques more efficiently."

From Science Daily

More than 55 million people worldwide live with Alzheimer's disease, which is driven by the buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain.

From Science Daily