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The Rock & Roll Shrink Radio Show: Ep. 133 Jagged Little Pill – CDK5 Inhibitors

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An article was just recently published out on social media a couple of weeks ago (June), that talks about a class of drugs called CDK5 Inhibitors.

What laypeople may want to know about this study, and this problem in general, is the role of CDK5 (Cyclin-dependent kinase 5) in multiple health problems, and how this latest development might lead to new methods that may bring relief to people. The details are a bit hard-science crunchy, but in summary it is a protein (an enzyme) that affects not only a lot of brain functions, but also some physiological functions as well, including Alzheimer’s, MS, and fighting Cancer.

Tonight, we will discuss:

  1. What is CDK5, and its role in multiple health conditions
  2. Possibilities for CDK5 Inhibitors in Future Medicine
  3. Counterpoints and Critiques
  4. Conclusions, Closing Remarks, & Final Suggestions

We'll start off the evening with some topic-relevant Classic Rock played by Dr. Mathis, followed by Classic Rock trivia in "The Rock & Roll Shrink Recalls," followed by our topic discussion.

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