Study shows that aggrecan, the main component in cartilage, also regulates brain plasticity and memory. Aggrecan is a critical part of perineuronal nets, previously shown to regulate brain plasticity and long-term memories.

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Study shows that aggrecan, the main component in cartilage, also regulates brain plasticity and memory. Aggrecan is a critical part of perineuronal nets, previously shown to regulate brain plasticity and long-term memories.