Alpha-synuclein in Parkinson's disease and other synucleinopathies: from overt neurodegeneration back to early synaptic dysfunction
P Calabresi, A Mechelli, G Natale… - Cell death & …, 2023 - nature.com
Although the discovery of the critical role of α-synuclein (α-syn) in the pathogenesis of
Parkinson's disease (PD) is now twenty-five years old, it still represents a milestone in PD …
Parkinson's disease (PD) is now twenty-five years old, it still represents a milestone in PD …
α-Synuclein misfolding and aggregation: Implications in Parkinson's disease pathogenesis
Abstract α-Synuclein (α-Syn) has been extensively studied for its structural and biophysical
properties owing to its pathophysiological role in Parkinson's disease (PD). Lewy bodies …
properties owing to its pathophysiological role in Parkinson's disease (PD). Lewy bodies …
Cell biology and pathophysiology of α-synuclein
α-Synuclein is an abundant neuronal protein that is highly enriched in presynaptic nerve
terminals. Genetics and neuropathology studies link α-synuclein to Parkinson's disease (PD) …
terminals. Genetics and neuropathology studies link α-synuclein to Parkinson's disease (PD) …
The synaptic function of α-synuclein
J Burré - Journal of Parkinson's disease, 2015 - content.iospress.com
Abstract α-Synuclein is an abundant neuronal protein which localizes predominantly to
presynaptic terminals, and is strongly linked genetically and pathologically to Parkinson's …
presynaptic terminals, and is strongly linked genetically and pathologically to Parkinson's …
C-terminal calcium binding of α-synuclein modulates synaptic vesicle interaction
Alpha-synuclein is known to bind to small unilamellar vesicles (SUVs) via its N terminus,
which forms an amphipathic alpha-helix upon membrane interaction. Here we show that …
which forms an amphipathic alpha-helix upon membrane interaction. Here we show that …
[HTML][HTML] α-Synuclein misfolding and Parkinson's disease
Substantial evidence links α-synuclein, a small highly conserved presynaptic protein with
unknown function, to both familial and sporadic Parkinson's disease (PD). α-Synuclein has …
unknown function, to both familial and sporadic Parkinson's disease (PD). α-Synuclein has …
The emerging role of α-synuclein truncation in aggregation and disease
ZA Sorrentino, BI Giasson - Journal of Biological Chemistry, 2020 - ASBMB
α-Synuclein (αsyn) is an abundant brain neuronal protein that can misfold and polymerize to
form toxic fibrils coalescing into pathologic inclusions in neurodegenerative diseases …
form toxic fibrils coalescing into pathologic inclusions in neurodegenerative diseases …
Extent of N-terminus exposure of monomeric alpha-synuclein determines its aggregation propensity
AD Stephens, M Zacharopoulou, R Moons… - Nature …, 2020 - nature.com
As an intrinsically disordered protein, monomeric alpha-synuclein (aSyn) occupies a large
conformational space. Certain conformations lead to aggregation prone and non …
conformational space. Certain conformations lead to aggregation prone and non …
Calcium and Parkinson's disease
DJ Surmeier, PT Schumacker, JD Guzman… - Biochemical and …, 2017 - Elsevier
Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease in the
world. Its causes are poorly understood and there is no proven therapeutic strategy for …
world. Its causes are poorly understood and there is no proven therapeutic strategy for …
Neuropathology, biochemistry, and biophysics of α‐synuclein aggregation
VN Uversky - Journal of neurochemistry, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
Aggregation of α‐synuclein, an abundant and conserved pre‐synaptic brain protein, is
implicated as a critical factor in several neurodegenerative diseases. These diseases …
implicated as a critical factor in several neurodegenerative diseases. These diseases …