CSF p-Tau levels in the prediction of Alzheimer's disease
Summary The two hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease (AD) are neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques. Neurofibrillary tangles are formed due to the hyperphosphorylation of tau protein. There is an urgent need to develop a reliable biomarker for the diagnosis of AD. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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The Company of Biologists
2013-09-01
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Series: | Biology Open |
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Online Access: | http://bio.biologists.org/content/2/11/1119 |