Graphene quantum dots modulate stress granule assembly and prevent abnormal phase transition of fused in sarcoma protein
Protein liquid–liquid phase separation (LLPS) plays a crucial role in mediating dynamic
assembly of different membraneless organelles such as stress granules (SGs) …
assembly of different membraneless organelles such as stress granules (SGs) …
[HTML][HTML] Genetic mutations in RNA-binding proteins and their roles in ALS
K Kapeli, FJ Martinez, GW Yeo - Human genetics, 2017 - Springer
Mutations in genes that encode RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) have emerged as critical
determinants of neurological diseases, especially motor neuron disorders such as …
determinants of neurological diseases, especially motor neuron disorders such as …
The role of FUS gene variants in neurodegenerative diseases
H Deng, K Gao, J Jankovic - Nature Reviews Neurology, 2014 - nature.com
The neurodegenerative diseases are a diverse group of disorders characterized by
progressive loss of specific groups of neurons. These diseases affect different populations …
progressive loss of specific groups of neurons. These diseases affect different populations …
Molecular pathways of motor neuron injury in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a genetically diverse disease. At least 15 ALS-
associated gene loci have so far been identified, and the causative gene is known in …
associated gene loci have so far been identified, and the causative gene is known in …
Bridging biophysics and neurology: aberrant phase transitions in neurodegenerative disease
NB Nedelsky, JP Taylor - Nature Reviews Neurology, 2019 - nature.com
Biomolecular condensation arising through phase transitions has emerged as an essential
organizational strategy that governs many aspects of cell biology. In particular, the role of …
organizational strategy that governs many aspects of cell biology. In particular, the role of …
[HTML][HTML] Drosophila screen connects nuclear transport genes to DPR pathology in c9ALS/FTD
S Boeynaems, E Bogaert, E Michiels, I Gijselinck… - Scientific reports, 2016 - nature.com
Hexanucleotide repeat expansions in C9orf72 are the most common cause of amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal degeneration (FTD)(c9ALS/FTD). Unconventional …
lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal degeneration (FTD)(c9ALS/FTD). Unconventional …
Are aberrant phase transitions a driver of cellular aging?
Why do cells age? Recent advances show that the cytoplasm is organized into many
membrane‐less compartments via a process known as phase separation, which ensures …
membrane‐less compartments via a process known as phase separation, which ensures …
[HTML][HTML] RNA dysregulation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Z Butti, SA Patten - Frontiers in genetics, 2019 - frontiersin.org
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the most common adult-onset motor neuron disease
and is characterized by the degeneration of upper and lower motor neurons. It has become …
and is characterized by the degeneration of upper and lower motor neurons. It has become …
The genetics and neuropathology of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
A Al-Chalabi, A Jones, C Troakes, A King… - Acta …, 2012 - Springer
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease of motor neurons
leading to death from respiratory failure within about 3 years of symptom onset. A family …
leading to death from respiratory failure within about 3 years of symptom onset. A family …
Advances in understanding the molecular basis of frontotemporal dementia
R Rademakers, M Neumann… - Nature Reviews Neurology, 2012 - nature.com
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a clinical syndrome with a heterogeneous molecular
basis. Until recently, the underlying cause was known in only a minority of cases that were …
basis. Until recently, the underlying cause was known in only a minority of cases that were …