Traumatic brain injury and the pathways to cerebral tau accumulation

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Abstract

Tau is a protein that has received national mainstream recognition for its potential negative impact to the brain. This review succinctly provides information on the structure of tau and its normal physiological functions, including in hibernation and changes throughout the estrus cycle. There are many pathways involved in phosphorylating tau including diabetes, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease (AD), brain injury, aging, and drug use. The common mechanisms for these processes are put into context with changes observed in mild and repetitive mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). The phosphorylation of tau is a part of the progression to pathology, but the ability for tau to aggregate and propagate is also addressed. Summarizing both the functional and dysfunctional roles of tau can help advance our understanding of this complex protein, improve our care for individuals with a history of TBI, and lead to development of therapeutic interventions to prevent or reverse tau-mediated neurodegeneration.

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Flavin, W. P., Hosseini, H., Ruberti, J. W., Kavehpour, H. P., Giza, C. C., & Prins, M. L. (2023). Traumatic brain injury and the pathways to cerebral tau accumulation. Frontiers in Neurology. Frontiers Media SA. https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2023.1239653

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