A neuroprotective role for the DNA damage checkpoint in tauopathy

ATM and p53, effectors of the DNA damage checkpoint, are generally considered pro-apoptotic in neurons. We show that DNA damage and checkpoint activation occurs inpostmitotic neurons in animal models of tauopathy, neurodegenerative disorders that include Alzheimer's disease. Surprisingly, check...

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Main Authors: Khurana, V, Merlo, P, Duboff, B, Fulga, T, Sharp, K, Campbell, S, Götz, J, Feany, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2012