phosphorylated tau in buccal swab
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Clinical significance
- higher levels of phosphorylated tau found in buccal mucosal swabs from patients with Alzheimer's disease than in normal elderly
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References
- ↑ Bankhead C Meeting Coverage AAD: A Skin-Based Test for Alzheimer's Disease? Small study show high Tau protein levels in buccal swabs MedPageToday. March 5, 2017 http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/AAD/63599
Saikaly S, et al Dermatologic diagnosis of neurologic disease: The presence of phosphorylated Tau protein in buccal cells of Alzheimer's disease patients American Academy of Dermatology. AAD 2017; Abstract 4730.