Neurofibrillary tangles: what are they?

Neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques are hallmark features of Alzheimer’s disease. Neurofibrillary tangles consist of microtubules and tau proteins, which become deformed and disrupt transport networks. There is no cure for Alzheimer’s, but drugs can slow the disease’s progression. Neurofibrillary tangles are found within the brain cells of people with Alzheimer’s disease. They are one […]

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