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Increased tau protein level in postmortem cerebrospinal fluid

T Morihara1, T Kudo, Y Ikura

  • 1Department of Neuropsychiatry, Osaka University Medical School, Suita City, Japan.

Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences
|July 31, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Postmortem changes significantly elevate cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) tau levels in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and control groups. This finding offers insights into the mechanism behind increased tau in AD and related disorders.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Biochemistry
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Microtubule-associated protein tau is elevated in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients, suggesting its potential as a diagnostic biomarker.
  • The mechanism driving increased tau levels in CSF remains unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the mechanism of increased tau levels in CSF by comparing antemortem and postmortem samples.
  • To determine if postmortem changes influence tau levels in CSF across different neurological conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Comparison of tau levels in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) obtained antemortem versus postmortem.
  • Analysis of tau levels in Alzheimer's disease (AD), neurological control, and nondemented control groups.

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Main Results:

  • Postmortem tau levels in CSF were significantly increased across all studied groups (AD, neurological control, nondemented control).
  • A notable increase in CSF tau was observed during postmortem changes, particularly in nondemented subjects.

Conclusions:

  • Postmortem physiological changes significantly impact tau levels in CSF.
  • Understanding postmortem tau elevation is crucial for interpreting CSF tau levels in AD and related neurological disorders.