Title

Abnormal bundling and accumulation of F-actin mediates tau-induced neuronal degeneration in vivo.

Journal

Nature cell biology

Volume

9

Issue

None

Pages

139-48

Date

2007-02-01

Authors

Spires TL | Elson-Schwab I | Steinhilb ML | Khurana V | Fulga TA | Feany MB | Hyman BT

These results are consistent with previous in vitro studies and indicate that tau induces actin-filament bundling in vitro and F-actin accumulation in vivo, most likely through a direct interaction with F-actin.For genetic analysis, we selected a line of tauV337M-expressing flies that has a moderate rough eye and is a good substrate for genetic modification. Coexpressing an actin transgene (UAS–Act5C–EGFP;GMR– GAL4 driver) markedly enhanced tauV337M-induced toxicity.

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