Study Illuminates How an Antiviral Defense Mechanism May Lead to Alzheimer's Disease
December 17, 2025
December 17, 2025
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mass General Brigham issued the following news release:
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Study Illuminates How an Antiviral Defense Mechanism May Lead to Alzheimer's Disease
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One of the main proteins that contributes to Alzheimer's disease is called phospho-tau (p-tau). When p-tau gets too many phosphate groups attached to it (a process called hyperphosphorylation), it starts to stick together and form . . .
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Study Illuminates How an Antiviral Defense Mechanism May Lead to Alzheimer's Disease
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One of the main proteins that contributes to Alzheimer's disease is called phospho-tau (p-tau). When p-tau gets too many phosphate groups attached to it (a process called hyperphosphorylation), it starts to stick together and form . . .