Alpha-synuclein research: defining strategic moves in the battle against Parkinson's disease
LMA Oliveira, T Gasser, R Edwards… - npj Parkinson's …, 2021 - nature.com
With the advent of the genetic era in Parkinson's disease (PD) research in 1997, α-synuclein
was identified as an important player in a complex neurodegenerative disease that affects> …
was identified as an important player in a complex neurodegenerative disease that affects> …
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 Parkinson's disease protein alpha-synuclein is a modulator of processing bodies and mRNA stability
Alpha-synuclein (αS) is a conformationally plastic protein that reversibly binds to cellular
membranes. It aggregates and is genetically linked to Parkinson's disease (PD). Here, we …
membranes. It aggregates and is genetically linked to Parkinson's disease (PD). Here, we …
Two new polymorphic structures of human full-length alpha-synuclein fibrils solved by cryo-electron microscopy
Intracellular inclusions rich in alpha-synuclein are a hallmark of several neuropathological
diseases including Parkinson's disease (PD). Previously, we reported the structure of alpha …
diseases including Parkinson's disease (PD). Previously, we reported the structure of alpha …
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 …
Regulation of PRKN-independent mitophagy
Mitochondria are dynamic, multifunctional cellular organelles that play a fundamental role in
maintaining cellular homeostasis. Keeping the quality of mitochondria in check is of …
maintaining cellular homeostasis. Keeping the quality of mitochondria in check is of …
Understanding protein adsorption phenomena at solid surfaces
M Rabe, D Verdes, S Seeger - Advances in colloid and interface science, 2011 - Elsevier
Protein adsorption at solid surfaces plays a key role in many natural processes and has
therefore promoted a widespread interest in many research areas. Despite considerable …
therefore promoted a widespread interest in many research areas. Despite considerable …
Biophysical processes underlying cross-seeding in amyloid aggregation and implications in amyloid pathology
MI Ivanova, Y Lin, YH Lee, J Zheng… - Biophysical chemistry, 2021 - Elsevier
Abnormal aggregation of proteins into filamentous aggregates commonly associates with
many diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and type-2 diabetes …
many diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and type-2 diabetes …
Curcumin and its derivatives: their application in neuropharmacology and neuroscience in the 21st century
Curcumin (diferuloylmethane), a polyphenol extracted from the plant Curcuma longa, is
widely used in Southeast Asia, China and India in food preparation and for medicinal …
widely used in Southeast Asia, China and India in food preparation and for medicinal …
The role of lipids in Parkinson's disease
H Xicoy, B Wieringa, GJM Martens - Cells, 2019 - mdpi.com
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by a progressive
loss of dopaminergic neurons from the nigrostriatal pathway, formation of Lewy bodies, and …
loss of dopaminergic neurons from the nigrostriatal pathway, formation of Lewy bodies, and …