Scientists develop lab model to study TDP-43 accumulation in neurodegeneration

Scientists develop lab model to study TDP-43 accumulation in neurodegeneration

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Accumulation of a protein called TDP-43 is a key feature of ALS and frontotemporal dementia. In a newly published study, researchers report 'seeding' this accumulation through fragments of the culprit protein created in the lab.

Accumulation of a protein called TDP-43 is a key feature of ALS and frontotemporal dementia. In a newly published study, researchers report 'seeding' this accumulation through fragments of the culprit protein created in the lab. The findings provide … [3928 chars]

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