Tiny Camel and Llama Proteins Show Promise for Brain Disorders

Tiny proteins from camels, llamas, and alpacas—known as nanobodies—may transform treatments for brain disorders like schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s. Their tiny size allows them to penetrate the brain more effectively and with fewer side effects than conventional antibody therapies. Tiny Camelid Proteins With Big Potential Nanobodies, which are tiny proteins found in members of the camelid [...]