Destabilization of Alzheimer's Aβ42 protofibrils with a novel drug candidate wgx-50 by molecular dynamics simulations
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is one of the most common dementia. The aggregation and
deposition of the amyloid-β peptide (Aβ) in neural tissue is its characteristic symptom. To …
deposition of the amyloid-β peptide (Aβ) in neural tissue is its characteristic symptom. To …
Structural insights into the co-aggregation of Aβ and tau amyloid core peptides: revealing potential pathological heterooligomers by simulations
The self-aggregation of amyloid-β (Aβ) and tau proteins are closely implicated in Alzheimer's
disease (AD). Recent evidence indicates that Aβ and tau proteins can cross-interact to form …
disease (AD). Recent evidence indicates that Aβ and tau proteins can cross-interact to form …
In Silico Assembly of Alzheimer's Aβ16-22 Peptide into β-Sheets
S Santini, N Mousseau… - Journal of the American …, 2004 - ACS Publications
Recent studies suggest that soluble oligomers of amyloid-forming peptides have toxic effects
in cell cultures. In this study, the folding of three Alzheimer's A β16-22 peptides have been …
in cell cultures. In this study, the folding of three Alzheimer's A β16-22 peptides have been …
Compact fibril-like structure of amyloid β-peptide (1–42) monomers
Amyloid β (Aβ) monomers are the smallest assembly units, and play an important role in
most of the individual processes involved in amyloid fibril formation. An important question is …
most of the individual processes involved in amyloid fibril formation. An important question is …
[PDF][PDF] Modeling the Alzheimer Aβ17-42 fibril architecture: tight intermolecular sheet-sheet association and intramolecular hydrated cavities
We investigate Aβ 17-42 protofibril structures in solution using molecular dynamics
simulations. Recently, NMR and computations modeled the Aβ protofibril as a longitudinal …
simulations. Recently, NMR and computations modeled the Aβ protofibril as a longitudinal …
Side chain interactions can impede amyloid fibril growth: replica exchange simulations of Aβ peptide mutant
Using replica exchange molecular dynamics, we study the effect of Asp23Tyr mutation on
Aβ10− 40 fibril growth. The effect of this mutation is revealed through the computation of free …
Aβ10− 40 fibril growth. The effect of this mutation is revealed through the computation of free …
Aβ41 aggregates more like Aβ40 than like Aβ42: in silico and in vitro study
HL Nguyen, T Thi Minh Thu, PM Truong… - The Journal of …, 2016 - ACS Publications
Formation of intracellular plaques and small oligomeric species of amyloid β (Aβ) peptides
inside neurons is a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. The most abundant Aβ species in the …
inside neurons is a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. The most abundant Aβ species in the …
Dimerization Mechanism of Alzheimer Aβ40 Peptides: The High Content of Intrapeptide-Stabilized Conformations in A2V and A2T Heterozygous Dimers Retards …
PH Nguyen, F Sterpone, R Pouplana… - The Journal of …, 2016 - ACS Publications
Amyloid beta (Aβ) oligomerization is associated with the origin and progression of
Alzheimer's disease (AD). While the A2V mutation enhances aggregation kinetics and …
Alzheimer's disease (AD). While the A2V mutation enhances aggregation kinetics and …
Molecular insights into the effect L17A/F19A double mutation on the structure and dynamics of Aβ40: A molecular dynamics simulation study
RK Saini, S Shuaib, D Goyal… - Journal of Cellular …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
The aggregation of amyloid‐β (Aβ) peptide has been associated with the pathogenesis of
Alzheimer disease. The recent studies highlighted that L17A/F19A double mutation …
Alzheimer disease. The recent studies highlighted that L17A/F19A double mutation …
Coupling of zinc-binding and secondary structure in Nonfibrillar Aβ40 peptide Oligomerization
Nonfibrillar neurotoxic amyloid β (Aβ) oligomer structures are typically rich in β-sheets,
which could be promoted by metal ions like Zn2+. Here, using molecular dynamics (MD) …
which could be promoted by metal ions like Zn2+. Here, using molecular dynamics (MD) …