Neuronal death and damage is triggered by Abeta, but some of Abeta's effects seem to be mediated by another protein seen in the brains of patients: Tau, a component of tangles.

神经元死亡和损伤是由 Abeta 触发的，但 Abeta 的某些影响似乎是由患者大脑中发现的另一种蛋白质介导的：Tau，一种缠结成分。