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Neurotoxic Protein Clearance

Meaning

This refers to the essential physiological process of removing misfolded, aggregated, or otherwise harmful protein byproducts, such as amyloid-beta and tau proteins, from the interstitial fluid of the central nervous system. This clearance is primarily facilitated by the glymphatic system, which operates most effectively during deep sleep cycles. Efficient neurotoxic protein clearance is critically important for maintaining synaptic plasticity, preventing neurodegeneration, and supporting long-term cognitive and hormonal health.