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New Transporter Bypasses Blood-Brain Barrier to Deliver Creatine

Source: Neuroscience News • Published: 29 Oct 2026, 19:00

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Neuroscience News.

Researchers showed SMVT can transport creatine derivatives into the brain.

New Transporter Bypasses Blood-Brain Barrier to Deliver Creatine
Key Takeaways
  • SMVT was shown to carry modified creatine across the BBB.
  • This approach may restore brain creatine uptake in CTDS.
  • SMVT-mediated delivery was found to enable other CNS cargo.
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