Towards an understanding of amyloid-β oligomers: characterization, toxicity mechanisms, and inhibitors
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is characterized by an imbalance between production and
clearance of amyloid-β (Aβ) species. Aβ peptides can transform structurally from monomers …
clearance of amyloid-β (Aβ) species. Aβ peptides can transform structurally from monomers …
[HTML][HTML] Visualizing and trapping transient oligomers in amyloid assembly pathways
Oligomers which form during amyloid fibril assembly are considered to be key contributors
towards amyloid disease. However, understanding how such intermediates form, their …
towards amyloid disease. However, understanding how such intermediates form, their …
[HTML][HTML] Structural and kinetic basis for the selectivity of aducanumab for aggregated forms of amyloid-β
JW Arndt, F Qian, BA Smith, C Quan, KP Kilambi… - Scientific reports, 2018 - nature.com
Aducanumab, a human-derived antibody targeting amyloid-β (Aβ), is in Phase 3 clinical
trials for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Biochemical and structural analyses show that …
trials for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Biochemical and structural analyses show that …
Quantifying misfolded protein oligomers as drug targets and biomarkers in Alzheimer and Parkinson diseases
K Kulenkampff, AM Wolf Perez, P Sormanni… - Nature Reviews …, 2021 - nature.com
Protein misfolding and aggregation are characteristic of a wide range of neurodegenerative
disorders, including Alzheimer and Parkinson diseases. A hallmark of these diseases is the …
disorders, including Alzheimer and Parkinson diseases. A hallmark of these diseases is the …
[HTML][HTML] Structural, morphological, and functional diversity of amyloid oligomers
L Breydo, VN Uversky - FEBS letters, 2015 - Elsevier
Protein misfolding and aggregation are known to play a crucial role in a number of important
human diseases (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, prion, diabetes, cataracts, etc.) as well as in a …
human diseases (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, prion, diabetes, cataracts, etc.) as well as in a …
Chemical fluorescent probe for detection of Aβ oligomers
Aggregation of amyloid β-peptide (Aβ) is implicated in the pathology of Alzheimer's disease
(AD), with the soluble, Aβ oligomeric species thought to be the critical pathological species …
(AD), with the soluble, Aβ oligomeric species thought to be the critical pathological species …
In Vivo Near-Infrared Fluorescence Imaging Selective for Soluble Amyloid β Aggregates Using y-Shaped BODIPY Derivative
T Akasaka, H Watanabe, M Ono - Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2023 - ACS Publications
Soluble amyloid β (Aβ) aggregates, suggested to be the most toxic forms of Aβ, draw
attention as therapeutic targets and biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease (AD). As soluble Aβ …
attention as therapeutic targets and biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease (AD). As soluble Aβ …
[HTML][HTML] Brazilin inhibits amyloid β-protein fibrillogenesis, remodels amyloid fibrils and reduces amyloid cytotoxicity
WJ Du, JJ Guo, MT Gao, SQ Hu, XY Dong, YF Han… - Scientific reports, 2015 - nature.com
Soluble amyloid β-protein (Aβ) oligomers, the main neurotoxic species, are predominantly
formed from monomers through a fibril-catalyzed secondary nucleation. Herein, we virtually …
formed from monomers through a fibril-catalyzed secondary nucleation. Herein, we virtually …
Role of aromatic amino acids in amyloid self-assembly
Amyloids are proteins of a cross-β structure found as deposits in several diseases and also
in normal tissues (nails, spider net, silk). Aromatic amino acids are frequently found in …
in normal tissues (nails, spider net, silk). Aromatic amino acids are frequently found in …
Amyloid β-protein C-terminal fragments: Formation of cylindrins and β-barrels
In order to evaluate potential therapeutic targets for treatment of amyloidoses such as
Alzheimer's disease (AD), it is essential to determine the structures of toxic amyloid …
Alzheimer's disease (AD), it is essential to determine the structures of toxic amyloid …