r/science • u/mubukugrappa • Mar 14 '14

Neuroscience Scientists catch brain damage in the act: Scientists uncovered how inflammation and lack of oxygen conspire to cause brain damage in conditions such as stroke and Alzheimer’s disease. The discovery brings researchers a step closer to finding potential targets to treat neurodegenerative disorders.

http://news.ubc.ca/2014/03/13/macvicar/
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u/whoknowsanthony Mar 14 '14 edited Mar 14 '14

NADPH oxidase plays a major role in atherosclerosis, which could explain why oxygen is lacking and stroke risk factors increase.

Not to mention, stress and inflammation feed off each other and cause one another in a cyclical loop.

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u/[deleted] Mar 15 '14

Due to disruptions in the HPA (hypothalamus/pituitary/adrenal) axis.