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Study Links TDP-43 Loss to Neurodegenerative Disease Risk

5/4/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Connecticut reveals that diminished TDP-43 protein levels in brain endothelial cells can compromise the blood-brain barrier, paving the way for devastating diseases like Alzheimer's, ALS, and frontotemporal dementia. The research uncovers a potential chain reaction of neurodegeneration, prompting further investigation into what triggers TDP-43 dysfunction.

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Connecticut reveals that diminished TDP-43 protein levels in brain endothelial cells can compromise the blood-brain barrier, paving the way for devastating diseases like Alzheimer's, ALS, and frontotemporal dementia. The research uncovers a potential chain reaction of neurodegeneration, prompting further investigation into what triggers TDP-43 dysfunction.