As its name suggests, the microtubule-associated protein tau is known mainly for its role in stabilising the microtubules, thus contributing to maintenance of the axonal transport mechanisms essential to the survival of neurons. However, the physiological roles of tau are not limited to this function alone; tau is also involved in synaptic plasticity as well as in the regulation and protection of the genome . As we shall discuss in this article, changes in the functions of tau work together … Continue reading 6 reasons to include tau oligomers in your R&D strategy for the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease