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Topic: tau neurofibrillary tangles

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In Neuroscience

Background: Alzheimer´s disease is characterized by extracellular beta-amyloid plaques, intraneuronal tau neurofibrillary tangles and excessive neurodegeneration. The mechanisms of neuron degeneration and the potential of these neurons to form new nerve fibers for compensation remain elusive. The present study aimed to evaluate the impact of beta-amyloid and tau on new formations of nerve fibers from mouse organotypic brain slices connected to collagen-based microcontact prints.Methods: Organotypic mouse brain slices of postnatal day 8-10 mice were connected to established collagen-based micro

ePoster · Neuroscience

Protective effect of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) agonist MR-409 in Alzheimer’s disease

Giulia Morello, Francesca Pedrolli, Iacopo Gesmundo, Medhi Wangpaichitr, Wei Sha, Andrew V. Schally, Elena Tamagno, Michela Guglielmotto, Riccarda Granata · FENS Forum 2024

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the formation of amyloid-β (Aβ) plaques and Tau neurofibrillary tangles, leading to neuronal loss, inflammation, reduced neurogenesis, and cognitive impairment. Currently, there is no effective cure for AD, highlighting the urgent need for novel therapeutic strategies. Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) and its agonistic analog MR-409 exhibit several peripheral functions, including neuroprotection and protection against skeletal muscle atrophy. However, the role of GHRH in AD remains to be elucidated. Our in vitro f

ePoster · Neuroscience