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 …
In vitro Models of Neurodegenerative Diseases
A Slanzi, G Iannoto, B Rossi, E Zenaro… - Frontiers in cell and …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Neurodegenerative diseases are progressive degenerative conditions characterized by the
functional deterioration and ultimate loss of neurons. These incurable and debilitating …
functional deterioration and ultimate loss of neurons. These incurable and debilitating …
Amyloid fibril structure of α-synuclein determined by cryo-electron microscopy
Abstract α-Synuclein (α-syn) amyloid fibrils are the major component of Lewy bodies, which
are the pathological hallmark of Parkinson's disease (PD) and other synucleinopathies. High …
are the pathological hallmark of Parkinson's disease (PD) and other synucleinopathies. High …
Dementia with Lewy bodies: an update and outlook
Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is an age-associated neurodegenerative disorder
producing progressive cognitive decline that interferes with normal life and daily activities …
producing progressive cognitive decline that interferes with normal life and daily activities …
Parkinson's disease: proteinopathy or lipidopathy?
Lipids play a more significant role in Parkinson's disease and its related brain disorders than
is currently recognized, supporting a “lipid cascade”. The 14 kDa protein α-synuclein (αS) is …
is currently recognized, supporting a “lipid cascade”. The 14 kDa protein α-synuclein (αS) is …
Glyoxal as an alternative fixative to formaldehyde in immunostaining and super‐resolution microscopy
KN Richter, NH Revelo, KJ Seitz, MS Helm… - The EMBO …, 2018 - embopress.org
Paraformaldehyde (PFA) is the most commonly used fixative for immunostaining of cells, but
has been associated with various problems, ranging from loss of antigenicity to changes in …
has been associated with various problems, ranging from loss of antigenicity to changes in …
Small molecule inhibits α-synuclein aggregation, disrupts amyloid fibrils, and prevents degeneration of dopaminergic neurons
Parkinson's disease (PD) is characterized by a progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons, a
process that current therapeutic approaches cannot prevent. In PD, the typical pathological …
process that current therapeutic approaches cannot prevent. In PD, the typical pathological …
Alpha-synuclein physiology and pathology: a perspective on cellular structures and organelles
LD Bernal-Conde, R Ramos-Acevedo… - Frontiers in …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Alpha-synuclein (α-syn) is localized in cellular organelles of most neurons, but many of its
physiological functions are only partially understood. α-syn accumulation is associated with …
physiological functions are only partially understood. α-syn accumulation is associated with …
Structure, function and toxicity of alpha‐synuclein: the Bermuda triangle in synucleinopathies
A Villar‐Piqué, T Lopes da Fonseca… - Journal of …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Parkinson's disease belongs to a group of currently incurable neurodegenerative disorders
characterized by the misfolding and accumulation of alpha‐synuclein aggregates that are …
characterized by the misfolding and accumulation of alpha‐synuclein aggregates that are …
Epidemiology, environmental risk factors and genetics of Parkinson's disease
A Delamarre, WG Meissner - La Presse Médicale, 2017 - Elsevier
Key points Parkinson's disease (PD) is a frequent neurodegenerative disease with a
premotor phase that lasts several years. Risk factors that have been linked to PD are …
premotor phase that lasts several years. Risk factors that have been linked to PD are …