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Alzheimer's alters the connectivity of the brain

Image showing how tree branches are analogous to neuronal connections. Beautiful image created by Lubos Surzin. Credit: Lubos Surzin

Image showing how tree branches are analogous to neuronal connections. Beautiful image created by Lubos Surzin.
The 3D structure of B alpha subunit (PR55) of protein phosphatase 2A, a protein involved in regulating the Alzheimer&#039;s protein Tau. The structure of B alpha has a doughnut shape structure with spokes arranged around a center.
Struture of PP2A/PR55, an enzyme that de-activates the Alzheimer's protein tau. On top is the B subunit PR55 attached to a banana shaped A subunit of PP2A and the protein on the bottom left is the catalytic (C) subunit that dephosphorylates Tau.
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Alzheimer's alters the connectivity of the brain

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