Ageing leads to a gradual deterioration of the organs, with the brain being particularly susceptible, often leading to neurodegeneration. This process includes well-known changes such as tau hyperphosphorylation and beta-amyloid deposition, which are commonly associated with neurodegenerative diseases but are also present in ageing. These structures are triggered by earlier cellular changes such as energy depletion and impaired protein synthesis, both of which are essential for cell function.
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