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Age-dependent neuroinflammation and cognitive decline in a novel Ala152Thr-Tau transgenic mouse model of PSP and AD.
Acta neuropathologica communications - 25 Feb 2016
Sydow Astrid, Hochgräfe Katja, Könen Stefanie, Cadinu Daniela, Matenia Dorthe, Petrova Olga, Joseph Maria, Dennissen Frank Johannes, Mandelkow Eva-Maria
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INTRODUCTION: Mutations of Tau are associated with several neurodegenerative disorders. Recently, the Tau mutation A152T was described as a novel risk factor for frontotemporal dementia spectrum disorders and Alzheimer disease. In vitro Tau-A152T shows a decreased binding to microtubules and a reduced tendency to form abnormal fibers. RESULTS: To study the effects of this mutation we generated a mouse model...
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