Tau and Alpha Synuclein Synergistic Effect in Neurodegenerative Diseases: When the Periphery is the Core
In neuronal cells, tau is a microtubule-associated protein placed in axons and alpha synuclein is enriched at presynaptic terminals. They display a propensity to form pathologic aggregates, which are considered the underlying cause of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Their functional impairment...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-07-01
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Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/21/14/5030 |