Key form of tau protein identified for understanding and treating Alzheimer's disease
A research team at the University of Cologne has made a significant breakthrough in understanding the role of the tau protein ...
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New test could detect Alzheimer’s sign a decade before it shows up on brain scans
Along with another protein, amyloid beta, tau can build up in the brain and disturb cell function. Irregular clumps of tau are called neurofibrillary tangles, which are a hallmark of Alzheimer’s.
Study Identifies Key Tau Protein Isoform Linked To Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers at the University of Cologne reveal how the 1N4R tau isoform contributes to Alzheimer’s, paving the way for ...
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Human Stem Cell Study Reveals How Tau Fuels Alzheimer’s Damage
Scientists from the University of Cologne identified the 1N4R tau isoform as a key contributor to neuronal dysfunction in ...
Alzheimer’S Disease: Researchers Discover Role Of Key Protein
Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the role of the tau protein in Alzheimer's disease.Usi ...
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New test may detect Alzheimer's years before tau clumps show up in scans
Scientists have identified a biomarker for Alzheimer's that may help doctors spot the early signs of protein buildup in the ...
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A Promising New Biomarker Test Could Help Identify Alzheimer’s Risk Up To 10 Years Earlier
and tangled tau proteins. In healthy brains, tau binds to—and stabilizes—microtubules, which are hollow structures that play important roles in the structure, function, and development of the ...
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Key protein identified for understanding and treating Alzheimer’s disease
The study was published in the Alzheimer’s & Dementia journal under the title “The TAU ... certain proteins accumulate in brain cells, forming clumps that restrict normal cell function or ...