This protocol utilizes high-precision bilateral stereotaxic surgery to induce localized Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) pathology. By performing targeted intracranial infusions of AAV-Tau (to drive chronic overexpression of hyperphosphorylated tau) and Aβ (Amyloid-beta peptides), we create a synergistic model that recapitulates the dual proteinopathy characteristic of human AD.

Figure 1. WGTA test results revealed a significantly reduced correct response rate in the model monkeys, reflecting a notable impairment in cognitive function.

Figure 2. PET-CT imaging shows significant increases in Aβ and Tau deposition in the brains of AD model monkeys 2 months after modeling.

Figure 3. MSD results showed a significant decrease in cerebrospinal fluid Aβ42 and the Aβ42/Aβ40 ratio, and a significant increase in tTau and NfL in the model monkeys.

Figure 4. Immunohistochemistry using 4G8 and AT100 revealed significant Aβ plaques and Tau tangles in the cortex of the model monkeys.

Figure 5. Immunohistochemistry for GFAP and Iba1 revealed marked activation of astrocytes and microglia in the gray and white matter of the prefrontal lobe of the model monkeys.