[HTML][HTML] Alpha-synuclein aggregation pathway in Parkinson's disease: current status and novel therapeutic approaches
M Vidović, MG Rikalovic - Cells, 2022 - mdpi.com
Following Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second-most common
neurodegenerative disorder, sharing an unclear pathophysiology, a multifactorial profile …
neurodegenerative disorder, sharing an unclear pathophysiology, a multifactorial profile …
[HTML][HTML] Structural and functional insights into α-synuclein fibril polymorphism
Abnormal accumulation of aggregated α-synuclein (α-Syn) is seen in a variety of
neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson's disease (PD), multiple system atrophy …
neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson's disease (PD), multiple system atrophy …
The N terminus of α-synuclein dictates fibril formation
RP McGlinchey, X Ni, JA Shadish… - Proceedings of the …, 2021 - National Acad Sciences
The generation of α-synuclein (α-syn) truncations from incomplete proteolysis plays a
significant role in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease. It is well established that C …
significant role in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease. It is well established that C …
[HTML][HTML] C-terminal truncation modulates α-Synuclein's cytotoxicity and aggregation by promoting the interactions with membrane and chaperone
C Zhang, Y Pei, Z Zhang, L Xu, X Liu, L Jiang… - Communications …, 2022 - nature.com
Abstract α-Synuclein (α-syn) is the main protein component of Lewy bodies, the major
pathological hallmarks of Parkinson's disease (PD). C-terminally truncated α-syn is found in …
pathological hallmarks of Parkinson's disease (PD). C-terminally truncated α-syn is found in …
N-terminal acetylation of α-synuclein slows down its aggregation process and alters the morphology of the resulting aggregates
Parkinson's disease is associated with the aberrant aggregation of α-synuclein. Although the
causes of this process are still unclear, post-translational modifications of α-synuclein are …
causes of this process are still unclear, post-translational modifications of α-synuclein are …
Interplay of α-synuclein with Lipid Membranes: Cooperative Adsorption, Membrane Remodeling and Coaggregation
K Makasewicz, S Linse, E Sparr - JACS Au, 2024 - ACS Publications
α-Synuclein is a small neuronal protein enriched at presynaptic termini. It is hypothesized to
play a role in neurotransmitter release and synaptic vesicle cycling, while the formation of α …
play a role in neurotransmitter release and synaptic vesicle cycling, while the formation of α …
Multifaceted interactions mediated by intrinsically disordered regions play key roles in alpha synuclein aggregation
Abstract The aggregation of Alpha Synuclein (α-Syn) into fibrils is associated with the
pathology of several neurodegenerative diseases. Pathologic aggregates of α-Syn adopt …
pathology of several neurodegenerative diseases. Pathologic aggregates of α-Syn adopt …
[HTML][HTML] Toward a molecular mechanism for the interaction of ATP with alpha-synuclein
The ability of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) to modulate protein solubility establishes a
critical link between ATP homeostasis and proteinopathies, such as Parkinson's (PD). The …
critical link between ATP homeostasis and proteinopathies, such as Parkinson's (PD). The …
[HTML][HTML] Morphology-dependent interactions between α-synuclein monomers and fibrils
T Pálmadóttir, CA Waudby, K Bernfur… - International journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Amyloid fibrils may adopt different morphologies depending on the solution conditions and
the protein sequence. Here, we show that two chemically identical but morphologically …
the protein sequence. Here, we show that two chemically identical but morphologically …
A glimpse into the structural properties of α‐synuclein oligomers
Abstract α‐Synuclein (αS) aggregation is the main neurological hallmark of a group of
debilitating neurodegenerative disorders, collectively referred to as synucleinopathies, of …
debilitating neurodegenerative disorders, collectively referred to as synucleinopathies, of …