Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2013,
Volume and Issue:
369(1633), P. 20130144 - 20130144
Published: Dec. 3, 2013
The
microtubule-associated
protein
tau
is
a
principal
component
of
neurofibrillary
tangles,
and
has
been
identified
as
key
molecule
in
Alzheimer's
disease
other
tauopathies.
However,
it
unknown
how
that
primarily
located
axons
involved
believed
to
have
synaptic
origin.
To
investigate
possible
function
tau,
we
studied
plasticity
the
hippocampus
found
selective
deficit
long-term
depression
(LTD)
knockout
mice
vivo
vitro,
an
effect
was
replicated
by
RNAi
knockdown
vitro.
We
induction
LTD
associated
with
glycogen
synthase
kinase-3-mediated
phosphorylation
tau.
These
observations
demonstrate
critical
physiological
LTD.
Brain,
Journal Year:
2015,
Volume and Issue:
138(6), P. 1738 - 1755
Published: March 31, 2015
Pathological
aggregation
of
tau
is
a
hallmark
Alzheimer's
disease
and
related
tauopathies.
We
have
previously
shown
that
the
deficiency
microglial
fractalkine
receptor
(CX3CR1)
led
to
acceleration
pathology
memory
impairment
in
an
hTau
mouse
model
tauopathy.
Here,
we
show
microglia
drive
cell-autonomous
manner.
First,
hyperphosphorylation
occur
as
early
2
months
age
hTauCx3cr1−/−
mice.
Second,
CD45+
activation
correlates
with
spatial
deficit
spread
anatomically
connected
regions
hippocampus.
Third,
adoptive
transfer
purified
derived
from
mice
induces
within
brains
non-transgenic
recipient
Finally,
inclusion
interleukin
1
antagonist
(Kineret®)
inoculum
significantly
reduces
microglia-induced
pathology.
Together,
our
results
suggest
reactive
are
sufficient
correlate
pathological
brain.
Neuroinflammation
accelerates
pathology,
but
role
played
by
uncertain.
Maphis
et
al.
provide
direct
evidence
protein
manner,
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: May 11, 2017
Abstract
Tau
is
implicated
in
more
than
20
neurodegenerative
diseases,
including
Alzheimer’s
disease.
Under
pathological
conditions,
dissociates
from
axonal
microtubules
and
missorts
to
pre-
postsynaptic
terminals.
Patients
suffer
early
synaptic
dysfunction
prior
aggregate
formation,
but
the
underlying
mechanism
unclear.
Here
we
show
that
pathogenic
binds
vesicles
via
its
N-terminal
domain
interferes
with
presynaptic
functions,
vesicle
mobility
release
rate,
lowering
neurotransmission
fly
rat
neurons.
Pathological
mutants
lacking
binding
still
localize
compartment
do
not
impair
function
Moreover,
an
exogenously
applied
membrane-permeable
peptide
competes
for
Tau-vesicle
suppresses
Tau-induced
toxicity
Our
work
uncovers
a
role
of
may
be
part
pathology
various
Tauopathies
could
exploited
therapeutically.
Molecular Neurodegeneration,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: June 29, 2017
Tauopathies
are
a
broad
set
of
neurodegenerative
dementias
characterized
by
aggregation
the
tau
protein
into
filamentous
inclusions
that
can
be
found
in
neurons
and
glial
cells.
Activated
microglia,
astrocytes
elevated
levels
proinflammatory
molecules
also
pathological
hallmarks
brain
regions
affected
pathology.
There
has
been
abundant
research
recent
years
to
understand
role
gliosis
neuroinflammation
diseases,
particularly
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
which
is
most
common
form
dementia.
AD
tauopathy
both
extracellular
amyloid-β
plaques
addition
intracellular
neurofibrillary
tangles
neuropil
threads
containing
aggregated
protein.
Accumulating
evidence
suggests
offers
possible
mechanistic
link
between
these
pathologies.
Additionally,
there
appears
for
aggravating
pathology
neurodegeneration
tauopathies
featuring
deposits
as
predominant
signature.
In
this
review,
we
survey
literature
regarding
inflammatory
mechanisms
may
impact
related
tauopathies.
We
consider
physical
microglia
spread
well
non-cell
autonomous
effects
secreted
cytokines,
specifically
interleukin
1
beta,
6,
tumor
necrosis
factor
alpha
complement
proteins.
These
appear
have
direct
on
pathophysiology
overall
neuronal
health.
They
indirectly
homeostasis
altering
function.
conclude
proposing
complex
accelerating
progression
other
Open Biology,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
7(12), P. 170228 - 170228
Published: Dec. 1, 2017
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
is
marked
by
the
presence
of
extracellular
amyloid
beta
(Aβ)
plaques,
intracellular
neurofibrillary
tangles
(NFTs)
and
gliosis,
activated
glial
cells,
in
brain.
It
thought
that
Aβ
plaques
trigger
NFT
formation,
neuronal
cell
death,
neuroinflammation
gliosis
and,
ultimately,
cognitive
impairment.
There
are
increased
numbers
reactive
astrocytes
AD,
which
surround
secrete
proinflammatory
factors
can
phagocytize
break
down
Aβ.
was
cells
were
major
source
However,
mounting
evidence
suggests
may
play
an
additional
role
AD
secreting
significant
quantities
contributing
to
overall
burden
Astrocytes
most
numerous
type
brain,
therefore
even
minor
secretion
from
individual
could
prove
be
substantial
when
taken
across
whole
Reactive
have
levels
three
necessary
components
for
production:
precursor
protein,
β-secretase
(BACE1)
γ-secretase.
The
identification
environmental
factors,
such
as
neuroinflammation,
promote
astrocytic
production,
redefine
how
we
think
about
developing
therapeutics
AD.
Aging Cell,
Journal Year:
2013,
Volume and Issue:
12(3), P. 370 - 380
Published: Feb. 20, 2013
Accumulation
of
tau
is
a
critical
event
in
several
neurodegenerative
disorders,
collectively
known
as
tauopathies,
which
include
Alzheimer's
disease
and
frontotemporal
dementia.
Pathological
hyperphosphorylated
aggregates
to
form
neurofibrillary
tangles.
The
molecular
mechanisms
leading
accumulation
remain
unclear
more
needs
be
done
elucidate
them.
Age
major
risk
factor
for
all
suggesting
that
changes
contributing
the
aging
process
may
facilitate
represent
common
across
different
tauopathies.
Here,
we
use
multiple
animal
models
complementary
genetic
pharmacological
approaches
show
mammalian
target
rapamycin
(mTOR)
regulates
phosphorylation
degradation.
Specifically,
genetically
increasing
mTOR
activity
elevates
endogenous
mouse
levels
phosphorylation.
Complementary
it,
further
demonstrate
pharmacologically
reducing
signaling
with
ameliorates
pathology
associated
behavioral
deficits
model
overexpressing
mutant
human
tau.
Mechanistically,
provide
compelling
evidence
association
between
linked
GSK3β
autophagy
function.
In
summary,
facilitates
pathology,
while
pathology.
Given
overwhelming
increases
lifespan
healthspan,
data
presented
here
have
profound
clinical
implications
tauopathies
basis
how
contribute
Additionally,
these
results
preclinical
indicating
valid
therapeutic
approach