Tau-induced mitochondrial reverse electron transport drives neurodegeneration
Wen Li, Suman Rimal, Sunil Bhurtel, Lucas Yeung, Benjamin G. Lu, Lea T. Grinberg, Salvatore Spina, Inma Cobos, William W. Seeley, Su Guo, Bingwei Lu
This study shows that tau regulates mitochondrial reverse electron transport, leading to ROS production and neurodegeneration, and identifies potential therapeutic targets.
Neuron · Aug 6, 2026Peer-reviewedNeuroscience