International journal of biological sciences

Tiny brain strokes may be urgent results of Alzheimer's disease and help explain how brain disorders develop

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Abstract

Dysfunction of the glymphatic system may relate to the occurrence of Alzheimer's disease.

  • Imbalance of Aβ and tau protein production and clearance is a key factor in neuron degeneration and cognitive disorders.
  • Microinfarcts in the aging brain dramatically increase metabolic waste generation and hinder glymphatic system operation.
  • Disruption of microvascular and microstructural tissue integrity due to microinfarcts leads to Aβ deposition and tau phosphorylation.
  • Neurofibrillary tangles formed from Aβ and tau are associated with the pathology of Alzheimer's disease.
  • Enhancing glymphatic system function after microinfarcts could serve as a potential new strategy for Alzheimer's disease prevention and treatment.

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Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interest exists.
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