Tau Protein Diffuses along the Microtubule Lattice
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1 Tau protein diffuses along the microtubule lattice
Background: Tau protein is believed to be stationary while bound to microtubules. Results: Tau molecules can diffuse along microtubules over distances up to several micrometers. Conclusion: Tau diffusion on microtubules is a novel mechanism for tau dispersion in cells. Significance: Modulation of tau binding and diffusion on microtubules by local modifications of microtubules can provide a tool...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Biological Chemistry
سال: 2012
ISSN: 0021-9258
DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m112.369785