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Tau function and dysfunction. A) In the physiological state tau plays numerous roles including regulation of axonal microtubule assembly, contributing to neuronal polarity development and outgrowth. B) In the pathological state tau with abnormal PTMs exhibits decreased affinity for microtubules and can contribute to mitochondrial damage, as well as impair synaptic transmission culminating in neurodegenerative processes.
