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Why is tau toxic?
Why is tau toxic?
BlockchainBaronGuard
Sun Nov 17 2024
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I'm curious about the toxicity of tau. I've heard it's associated with certain neurological conditions, but I'd like to understand the specific reasons why it's considered toxic.
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KpopStarlight
Tue Nov 19 2024
Normally, neuronal nuclei maintain a smooth appearance.
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Claudio
Tue Nov 19 2024
Bloom and his team made a groundbreaking discovery regarding tau oligomers.
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Federica
Tue Nov 19 2024
These oligomers are assemblages composed of multiple tau proteins.
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GeishaCharm
Tue Nov 19 2024
Their research revealed that tau oligomers can significantly alter the smooth shape of neuronal nuclei.
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DondaejiDelight
Mon Nov 18 2024
However, in the presence of tau oligomers, the nuclei begin to fold in on themselves.
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