IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 1269: Xenobiotics, Trace Metals and Genetics in the Pathogenesis of Tauopathies
IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 1269: Xenobiotics, Trace Metals and Genetics in the Pathogenesis of Tauopathies
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph17041269
Authors:
Jan Aaseth
Aleksandra Buha
David R. Wallace
Geir Bjørklund
Tauopathies are a disease group characterized by either pathological accumulation or release of fragments of hyperphosphorylated tau proteins originating from the central nervous system. The tau hypotheses of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases contain a clinically diverse spectrum of tauopathies. Studies of case records of various tauopathies may reveal clinical phenotype characteristics of the disease. In addition, improved understanding of different tauopathies would disclose environmental factors, such as xenobiotics and trace metals, that can precipitate or modify the progression of the disorder. Important for diagnostics and monitoring of these disorders is a further development of adequate biomarkers, including refined neuroimaging, or proteomics. Our goal is to provide an in-depth review of the current literature regarding the pathophysiological roles of tau proteins and the pathogenic factors leading to various tauopathies, with the perspective of future advances in potential therapeutic strategies.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - Category: Environmental Health Authors: Jan Aaseth Aleksandra Buha David R. Wallace Geir Bj ørklund Tags: Review Source Type: research
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