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MGI Accession ID: MGI:3620500
J Number: J:107286
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Title: Temporal profile of amyloid-beta (Abeta) oligomerization in an in vivo model of Alzheimer disease. A link between Abeta and tau pathology.
Authors: Oddo S; Caccamo A; Tran L; Lambert MP; Glabe CG; Klein WL; LaFerla FM
Journal: J Biol Chem
Volume: 281
Issue: 3
Date: 2006 Jan 20
Year: 2006
Pages: 1599-604
Review Status: Peer Reviewed
Abstract:
Accumulation of amyloid-beta (Abeta) is one of the earliest molecular events in Alzheimer disease (AD), whereas tau pathology is thought to be a later downstream event. It is now well established that Abeta exists as monomers, oligomers, and fibrils. To study the temporal profile of Abeta oligomer formation in vivo and to determine their interaction with tau pathology, we used the 3xTg-AD mice, which develop a progressive accumulation of plaques and tangles and cognitive impairments. We show that SDS-resistant Abeta oligomers accumulate in an age-dependent fashion, and we present evidence to show that oligomerization of Abeta appears to first occur intraneuronally. Finally, we show that a single intrahippocampal injection of a specific oligomeric antibody is sufficient to clear Abeta pathology, and more importantly, tau pathology. Therefore, Abeta oligomers may play a role in the induction of tau pathology, making the interference of Abeta oligomerization a valid therapeutic target.
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