Glossary

    Blood-Brain Barrier

    A selective membrane separating circulating blood from the brain's extracellular fluid.

    Definition

    The blood-brain barrier is referenced in the context of Dihexa, a synthetic hexapeptide that has shown ability to cross the blood-brain barrier and promote synaptogenesis at picomolar concentrations in preclinical studies. The ability to penetrate this barrier is significant for compounds targeting neurodegenerative conditions.

    Source: Dihexa peptide summary