IMR Press / FBS / Volume 4 / Issue 3 / DOI: 10.2741/S310

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The role of mTOR signaling in Alzheimer disease
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1 Department of Physiology and the Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229

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Front. Biosci. (Schol Ed) 2012, 4(3), 941–952; https://doi.org/10.2741/S310
Published: 1 January 2012
Abstract

The buildup of Abeta and tau is believed to directly cause or contribute to the progressive cognitive deficits characteristic of Alzheimer disease. However, the molecular pathways linking Abeta and tau accumulation to learning and memory deficits remain elusive. There is growing evidence that soluble forms of Abeta and tau can obstruct learning and memory by interfering with several signaling cascades. In this review, I will present data showing that the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) may play a role in Abeta and tau induced neurodegeneration.

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