Beta-Secretase

Beta-Secretase, also known as BACE1, is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in the development of Alzheimer's disease. It helps break down a larger protein called amyloid precursor protein (APP) into smaller fragments, one of which can form harmful plaques in the brain. These plaques are linked to the cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer's. Understanding Beta-Secretase is important for researchers, as targeting this enzyme could lead to potential treatments that may slow down or prevent the onset of the disease by reducing plaque formation.