Background: Tangle distribution is largely overlapped with zinc-containing glutamatergic neurons. Synaptically released zinc may be involved in tau hyperphosphorylation. Results: Increased synaptic activity induces tau hyperphosphorylation by synaptic zinc through PP2A inhibition. Conclusion: Synaptic activity promotes tau hyperphosphorylation, and synaptically released zinc plays a central role. Significance: Therapies targeted to maintaining zinc homeostasis and moderating synaptic activity may benefit AD by reducing tauopathy.
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) participate in various physiological and pathological functions following generation from different types of cells. Here we explore ROS functions on spontaneous tail regeneration using gecko model. ROS were mainly produced in the skeletal muscle after tail amputation, showing a temporal increase as the regeneration proceeded. Inhibition of the ROS production influenced the formation of autophagy in the skeletal muscles, and as a consequence, the length of the regenerating tail. Transcriptome analysis has shown that NADPH oxidase (NOX2) and the subunits (p40phox and p47phox) are involved in the ROS production. ROS promoted the formation of autophagy through regulation of both ULK and MAPK activities. Our results suggest that ROS produced by skeletal muscles are required for the successful gecko tail regeneration.
EGb761 might be a promising drug to treat AD through its anti-oxidative activity and decreasing tau hyperphosphorylation besides the protection against the Aβ-induced neurotoxicity.
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