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Neurofibrillary tangles (NFT) are one of the most prominent pathological changes seen in the brains of Alzheimer’s disease (Alz) patients. Under the electron microscope these NFT are revealed to be composed of accumulations of paired helical filaments (PHF). These structures are also observed in Parkinsonism-dementia complex of Guam (PD), and some other diseases besides Alz.
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Takamaru, Y. et al. (1990). Monoclonal Antibodies Against Paired Helical Filament in Alzheimer’s Disease and Parkinsonism-Dementia Complex of Guam. In: Nagatsu, T., Fisher, A., Yoshida, M. (eds) Basic, Clinical, and Therapeutic Aspects of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases. Advances in Behavioral Biology, vol 38A. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-5844-2_41
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