Description
While the abstract establishes that phospho-MAPT/tau causes mitochondrial stress leading to PRKN activation, the proximal molecular mechanisms linking tau pathology to mitochondrial dysfunction remain unclear. This upstream trigger represents a critical early intervention point in tauopathy progression.
Gap type: unexplained_observation Source paper: Broad activation of the PRKN pathway triggers synaptic failure by disrupting synaptic mitochondrial supply in early tauopathy. (None, None, PMID:35188059)
Evidence summary
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