Prion-like properties of Tau assemblies

Curr Opin Neurobiol. 2020 Apr:61:49-57. doi: 10.1016/j.conb.2019.11.022. Epub 2020 Jan 7.

Abstract

Emerging evidences linking pathological mechanisms of prions and tauopathies are accumulating. However, Tau assemblies do not yet fulfill all the criteria of prions. Here, we review recent data pointing similarities between prions and tauopathies and discuss the still existing uncertainties.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Prions
  • Tauopathies*
  • tau Proteins

Substances

  • Prions
  • tau Proteins