Levels of tau protein in plasma are associated with neurodegeneration and cognitive function in a population-based elderly cohort

Tau protein levels in plasma may be a marker of neuronal damage. We examined associations between plasma tau levels and Alzheimer’s disease (AD)–related magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) neuroimaging measures among nondemented individuals.

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