Chaperone protein imbalance promotes toxic tau buildup in the aging brain
A USF Health study applies a new mouse model of tauopathy, which may help identify therapeutic targets for Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases TAMPA, Fla (April 20, 2021) […]
USF neuroscientist probes how different states of tau drive brain cell damage
Research by Laura Blair’s team seeking to untangle tau may lead to targeted treatments for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases Both of USF Health neuroscientist Laura Blair’s grandmothers […]
Chad Dickey studies key role of chaperone proteins in Alzheimer’s, other diseases
Breathing, talking walking, remembering…. All these functions are coordinated by thousands of proteins out on the front lines keeping cells alive, healthy and working normally. They are helped […]
Stress-related protein speeds progression of Alzheimer’s disease [VIDEO]
USF-led study suggests FKBP51 is a new treatment target for diseases with tau pathology Tampa, FL (Sept. 3, 2013) — A stress-related protein genetically linked to depression, anxiety […]
Chaperone protein subverts removal of glaucoma-causing protein, USF-led study finds
Inhibiting the protein, Grp94, could offer new treatment for the sight-robbing eye disease Tampa, FL (Oct. 8, 2012) — The chaperone protein Grp94 can interfere with the clearance […]
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