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21 January 2010

Scientists in America have made a discovery that could potentially treat brain injury, spinal cord injury and other diseases.

Researchers at the University of Kentucky found that the small molecule withaferin A can combat two key proteins that are implicated in a damaging biological process, the university's website reports.

The two proteins, vimentin and glial fibrillary acidic protein can be over expressed when, for example, traumatic brain injury or neurodegenerative disease occurs.

This can lead to interference with the central nervous system, causing long-term brain injury or spinal injury.

Withaferin A was found to bind to both of the proteins, making it a good candidate for drug-development research.

The research was led by Royce Mohan, associate professor of ophthalmology and visual science in the university's College of Medicine.

Meanwhile, before a treatment for brain injury is found, Psychological Software Service announced earlier this week that it had updated the website Neuropsychonline.com, which helps to treat the cognitive problems associated with traumatic brain injury and a host of other problems.

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