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ArticleLife (Basel, Switzerland)2023

Behavioral and Neuropathological Phenotyping of the Tau58/2 and Tau58/4 Transgenic Mouse Models for FTDP-17.

Debby Van Dam, Femke Valkenburg, Kristof Van Kolen, Isabel Pintelon, Jean-Pierre Timmermans, Peter Paul De Deyn

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Debby Van DamLaboratory of Neurochemistry and Behavior, Experimental Neurobiology Unit, University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, 2610 Antwerp, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0003-4739-6076
Femke ValkenburgLaboratory of Neurochemistry and Behavior, Experimental Neurobiology Unit, University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, 2610 Antwerp, Belgium.
Kristof Van KolenNeuroscience Department, Janssen Research and Development, 2340 Beerse, Belgium.
Isabel PintelonLaboratory of Cell Biology and Histology, Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, 2610 Antwerp, Belgium.
Jean-Pierre TimmermansLaboratory of Cell Biology and Histology, Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, 2610 Antwerp, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0003-2506-6252
Peter Paul De DeynLaboratory of Neurochemistry and Behavior, Experimental Neurobiology Unit, University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, 2610 Antwerp, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0002-2228-2964

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Belgian Alzheimer Research Foundation (SAO-FRA) n/aMedical Research Foundation Antwerp n/aNeurosearch Antwerp n/aResearch Foundation-Flanders n/aThomas Riellaerts research fund n/aUniversity Medical Center Groningen n/aUniversity of Antwerp n/a
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Abstract

backgroundThe Tau58/2 and Tau58/4 mouse lines expressing 0N4R tau with a P301S mutation mimic aspects of frontotemporal dementia and parkinsonism linked to chromosome 17 (FTDP-17). In a side-by-side comparison, we report the age-dependent development of cognitive, motor, and behavioral deficits in comparison with the spatial-temporal evolution of cellular tau pathology in both models.

methodsWe applied the SHIRPA primary screen and specific neuromotor, behavioral, and cognitive paradigms. The spatiotemporal development of tau pathology was investigated immunohistochemically. Levels of sarkosyl-insoluble paired helical filaments were determined via a MesoScale Discovery biomarker assay.

resultsNeuromotor impairments developed from age 3 months in both models. On electron microscopy, spinal cord neurofibrillary pathology was visible in mice aged 3 months; however, AT8 immunoreactivity was not yet observed in Tau58/4 mice. Behavioral abnormalities and memory deficits occurred at a later stage (>9 months) when tau pathology was fully disseminated throughout the brain. Spatiotemporally, tau pathology spread from the spinal cord via the midbrain to the frontal cortex, while the hippocampus was relatively spared, thus explaining the late onset of cognitive deficits.

conclusionsOur findings indicate the face and construct validity of both Tau58 models, which may provide new, valuable insights into the pathologic effects of tau species in vivo and may consequently facilitate the development of new therapeutic targets to delay or halt neurodegenerative processes occurring in tauopathies.

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Alzheimer’s diseasebehavioral disinhibitioncognitive deficitsfrontotemporal dementiaMorris water mazemotor dysfunctiontauopathy

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PMCPMC10608666

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