Tau Depletion and Microtubules (IMAGE)

Drexel University

Tau Depletion and Microtubules

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This image represents the role of tau and MAP6 in regulating the stable (green) and dynamic (red) parts of a neuron's microtubules. Depleting tau from cultured rat neurons led to greater stability of the neuron's microtubules.

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Drexel University

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