When autophagy function in astrocytes is inhibited, autophagic vesicles are accumulated, consequently preventing the removal of Aβ (IMAGE)

National Research Council of Science & Technology

When autophagy function in astrocytes is inhibited, autophagic vesicles are accumulated, consequently preventing the removal of Aβ

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Inhibition of autophagy, specifically in astrocytes, prevents the removal of Aβ via autophagic vesicles, which could worsen dementia pathology.

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