Burst firing in Alzheimer's disease: A shift beyond amyloid?

Lopes, Luísa V; Pousinha, Paula A · Cell · 2025

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Abstract

In this issue of Cell, Harris et al. reveal that high-molecular-weight soluble tau-rather than amyloid-beta-impairs burst firing in hippocampal neurons, providing a mechanistic link to cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease. This disruption, linked to CaV2.3 downregulation, highlights soluble tau as a key driver of neuronal dysfunction and a promising therapeutic target.

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