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Composite
Novelty
Mechanistic
Druggability
Priority
85%
Importance
Tractability
Market price
50%

Description

The trans-synaptic transfer pathway was discussed but the specific receptors and uptake mechanisms that facilitate tau internalization at synapses were not identified. Defining these receptors could reveal druggable targets for blocking tau spread.

Source: Debate session sess_SDA-2026-04-02-gap-tau-propagation-20260402 (Analysis: SDA-2026-04-02-gap-tau-propagation-20260402)

Evidence summary

Resolved by hypothesis h-var-e2b5a7e7db: GluN2B-Mediated Thalamocortical Control of Glymphatic Tau Clearance. Score: 0.964. Supporting PMIDs: 19449329, 23431156, 26282667, 40994429, 40796363.