Sevoflurane, an anesthetic, causes tau to leave neurons and enter microglia. This stimulates the production of interleukin-6, leading to inflammation and cognitive impairment.
Anesthetic May Affect Tau Spread in the Brain to Promote Alzheimer's Disease Pathology
Neuroscience News - 16 May 2021 23:55
Sevoflurane, an anesthetic, causes tau to leave neurons and enter microglia. This stimulates the production of interleukin-6, leading to inflammation and cognitive impairment.
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