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October 8, 2025

Molecular Genetics and Protein Molecules in Dementia.

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MKMaria KanoThe University of Tokyo TTTaisuke TomitaThe University of Tokyo

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This analysis examines the roles of amyloid β and tau in Alzheimer's disease and genetic factors like mutations, indicating diverse dementia mechanisms.

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Alzheimer's disease is characterized by amyloid β plaques and tau tangles, leading to neuronal death and dysfunction.
Familial mutations in APP, PSEN1, and PSEN2 genes increase the risk of Alzheimer's, suggesting a strong genetic component.
Recent advances in cryo-electron microscopy reveal the specific structures of amyloid β and tau fibrils, aiding in understanding disease mechanisms.
Transgenic mouse models provide insights into Alzheimer's disease, but often lack human-like pathology, highlighting the need for novel models.

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Kano et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e6d7971ffa7aa7d63d15e0 https://doi.org/10.11477/mf.030126030530050873

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This analysis examines the roles of amyloid β and tau in Alzheimer's disease and genetic factors like mutations, indicating diverse dementia mechanisms.

Molecular Genetics and Protein Molecules in Dementia.

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Molecular Genetics and Protein Molecules in Dementia.

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