A critical characteristic of a good animal model of AD is

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The presence of progressive neuropathology/symptomology is crucial in a good animal model of AD because it enables the study of disease progression and the testing of potential treatments. While the development of neurofibrillary tangles may be a characteristic of AD, it is not the only defining feature of the disease. Natural occurrence and mammalian species are also desirable but not as essential as progressive neuropathology/symptomology.

A Critical Characteristic of a Good Animal Model of AD